Tortellini Minestrone

1 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6-1/2 c. reduced sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. thinly sliced celery
1 c. ketchup
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 c. thinly sliced zucchini
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 c. frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add the zucchini and green pepper; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until green pepper is tender. Stir in tortellini and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender.

Nutrition facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 247 calories, 8 g. fat (3 saturated), 43 mg cholesterol, 27 g. carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein

For all of you WW people, it is 5 points per serving. This is very filling and nice to have on a cold day.