Beef Tortellini Soup

By rrxing

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey or beef
• 7 cups beef broth
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 1-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef; drain. Add the next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add tortellini; cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Remove bay leaves. Garnish individual servings with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Yield: 10-12 servings (3-1/4 quarts).