Soup Tortellini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. loose Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
1 c. minced onions
2 cloves garlic
5 c. beef broth
2 c. water
1/2 c. red wine
2 c. (large can) peeled tomatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. sliced zucchini
8 oz. tortellini
3 Tbsp. parsley
10 peppercorns
1 can chickpeas with liquid
1 can Italian green beans, drained

Preparation

Brown sausage in a large pot separating into small pieces. Saute onion and garlic.
Add beef broth, water, wine, carrots, basil, oregano, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley and peppercorns. Simmer 1 hour.
Add zucchini and tortellini and simmer 30 to 40 more minutes.
Add chickpeas and green beans the last 10 minutes.