Name: Tortellini Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 cans (14 oz.) beef broth; 1 (14 or 16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1/2 to 3/4 c. picante sauce; 1 tsp. basil leaves, crushed; 1 (7 oz.) pkg. dried cheese filled tortellini; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 c. (1 oz.) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1

Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 6 minutes.

2

Add broth, tomatoes, picante sauce and basil.

3

Bring to a boil.

4

Stir in tortellini; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

5

Stir in green peppers.

6

Continue to simmer until tortellini is tender (3 to 5 minutes).

7

Makes about 9 cups of soup.

8

May add lean, cooked and drained ground beef or leftover roast beef, chipped into bite size pieces.

Tortellini Soup

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