HEARTY TORTELLINI SOUP

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onions

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup sliced carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound extra lean ground beef

2 links mild Italian sausage sliced

1 can (28oz) tomatoes undrained, coarsely chopped

4 cups beef stock

1 can (14oz) red kidney beans drained and rinsed

2 cups cabbage chopped

1 cup green beans

1 cup diced, unpeeled zucchini

1/2 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup dry red wine

2 cups cheese filled tortellini fresh or frozen

2 cups fresh spinach shredded

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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