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| green hot chili peppers: 1 lb |
| onions: 1 |
| garlic: 4 cloves |
| soup - beef broth: 5 cups |
| water: 1 cup |
| carrots (chopped): 1 cup |
| red tomatoes (chopped): 2 cups |
| dried basil (ground): 1 tsp |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 tsp |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 tsp |
| dried parsley: 2 tsp |
| canned tomato paste: 3 oz |
| green sweet peppers: 1 whole pepper |
| red pepper flakes: 1 pinch |
| frozen whipped topping: 8 8oz tubs |
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1
Remove sausage meat from casing and brown in large pot until crumbly; remove meat and reserve 1 T of drippings.
2
With drippings, cook onion until tender, then add broth, water, carrots, tomatoes (with juice), basil, oregano, chilies, tomato paste and cooked sausage; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30- 45 minutes.
3
Add zucchini, peppers, parsley, garlic and tortellini; simmer for another 30- 45 minutes.
4
Serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled on top if desired.