RUSTIC EGGPLANT, SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP

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I used to make LOADS of ratatoulli when I had my vegetable garden. It was always so tasty and chunk full of fresh vegetables, eggplant, zucchini, green peppers and tomatoes from my garden. I created this recipe with that vegetable dish in mind and added sweet Italian sausage and cheese tortellini. The result is a hearty...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced
3 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
1 28 ounce can italian style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 8 ounce jar chunky salsa (mild)
2 14.5 ounce cans beef broth
1 tsp sugar
1 lb sweet italian sausage, baked and thinly sliced
1 14 ounce package frozen cheese tortellini
freshly grated parmesan cheese for granish

Steps:

  • 1. Place a 5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp/tender.
  • 2. Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, salsa, broth and sugar. Mix well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until soup reaches a simmer.
  • 3. Add the sausage and tortellini. Cook until mixture starts to simmer. Reduce heat and cover. Cook an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring often, or until tortellini is tender.
  • 4. Garnish each serving with grated Parmesan, if desired.

Fares Riad
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves eggplant and sausage.


Olumati Goodnews Chimnumeso
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than an hour.


Vera Nuhanovic
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The eggplant and sausage are a perfect match.


Sardar Muteeb
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and will fill you up.


abubakkar siddik
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


vera benjamin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and sausage. It's also a very affordable meal.


Shjanin Sultana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was so good that I even had seconds.


Zeeshan Hashmi
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This soup is comfort food at its best. It's warm, filling, and flavorful. I especially loved the crispy bits of sausage.


Malvinjmagede Jula
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The soup was delicious and hearty. The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender. I would definitely make this again.


Reatile Molokwane
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This soup was a hit with my family! The eggplant and sausage added a unique flavor that we all loved. I also liked that it was a one-pot meal, which made cleanup a breeze.