Italian Sausage Soup with Cheese Tortellini

1 lb. Italian sausage {such as Jimmy Dean}

1 cup chopped onion

1 tsp. minced garlic

5 cups beef broth

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup red cooking wine {optional but adds a great flavor}

2 {14.5 oz.} cans Italian diced tomatoes

1 cup thinly sliced or diced carrots

1 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 {8 oz.} can tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups green beans or sliced zucchini {i prefer zucchini but didn't have any so i used green beans this time.}

8 oz. fresh tortellini pasta {such as Buitoni}

3 Tbsp. parsley

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In a lrg. pot, brown sausage.

Remove sausage and drain.

Saute onions and garlic in drippings.

Stir in beef broth, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

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Skim fat from the soup.

Stir in beans and parsley.

Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

Add tortellini and simmer for 10 minutes longer.

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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.