Tortellini Soup

John apparently doesn't like tortellini, but I thought this was wonderful. Perfect for a cold winter night!
This is from The Frugal Girl.


Tortellini Soup, from The Frugal Girl
1. Brown:
1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2. Add, and simmer 30 minutes:
5 cups beef broth
1 pint (2 cups) canned tomatoes
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 cup sliced carrots
1 medium pepper, chopped
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon rosemary (I omit this)
3. Add and boil for 1 minute:
½ cup red wine or sherry
8 oz. fresh tortellini, or 4 oz. dry tortellini, cooked according to package directions
4. That’s it!  Enjoy.