Sausage Tortellini Soup

bulk mild Italian sausage (may sub lean ground beef/turkey - see notes)

large yellow onion (chopped)

medium size carrots (thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups))

garlic cloves (minced)

red pepper flakes

fire roasted diced tomatoes, (with juices)

crushed tomatoes (no salt/seasonings added)

low sodium beef broth

dried basil

dried parsley

dried oregano

salt

pepper

small zucchini, sliced and quartered ((1 1/2 cups))

refrigerated uncooked cheese tortellini