Italian Soup

By Amy P.

1/2 # sausage (I prefer Jimmy Dean Hot)
1/2 # hamburger
1 slice bread broken into crumbs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese (I usually use fresh, but you don't have to)
3/4 tsp onion salt
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 c. chopped onion
28 oz. Italian tomatoes (I chop them in my processor)
6 oz. tomato paste
14 oz. beef broth
1 c. water (I usually use more beef broth)
1/2 tsp sugar -- or less
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley or 1 T dried
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
12 oz. frozen ravioli or tortellini-- give or take (we usually use the cheese filled from Sam's)

Brown meat and onion. Add remaining ingred. except ravioli. Simmer 20-30 min. Meanwhile cook and drain Ravioli. Before serving add Ravioli to soup and top with fresh Parmesan cheese.