Tortellini Soup

I found this tortellini soup recipe a couple years ago on All Recipes and we absolutely love it.  It's easy to make and really delicious.  I look forward to making this soup every year as soon as the weather turns cold!  The only modification I made to the original recipe is I add protein (for the hubs).

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small red onion, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/4 cup red wine

1 dash hot pepper sauce

1 (11 ounce) can white corn, undrained

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

8 ounces cheese tortellini (I use whole wheat)

2 links chicken sausage (I typically use Hot Italian or Chicken Parmesan from the Sprouts meat counter)

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, zucchini and garlic in oil three minutes, until onion is translucent. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, Italian seasoning, wine and pepper sauce and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and stir in corn and Parmesan.  Separately brown sausage and add to large pot.  Simmer 30 minutes.               

Stir in tortellini and simmer 10 minutes more, until pasta is tender.