Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone

Name: Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone
Ingredients: 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup boiling water; 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef; 1⁄2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated; 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, 1/4-inch strips; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup tortellini; 2 small zucchini, sliced