Beef Tortellini Soup

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 65 min.

Makes

10-12 servings (3-1/4 quarts)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
Because of its rich spicy flavor, this soup has been a favorite in our home for years. I think you'll agree the tortellini adds an interesting twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground 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

Directions

  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.
  2. Add tortellini; cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Remove bay leaves. Garnish individual servings with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 135 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.