Hearty Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 uncooked Italian sausages (1/2 pound to 3/4 pounds)
4 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed French onion soup, undiluted
2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
2 cups fresh-cut green beans
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cut sausage into 3/4 inch pieces, and brown in a stockpot, and drain.
Add water,stewed tomatoes, soup, coleslaw mix, and beans, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Uncover, add tortellini, and cook 3-5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Garnish with cheese, if desired.