Ingredients
1 pound ground beef7 cups beef broth2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes3/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup thinly sliced carrots3/4 cup thinly sliced celery3/4 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper4 bay leaves1-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortelliniGrated Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
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.
