Ingredients

1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 cans beef broth (14-1/2 oz. each)
1/2 can stewed tomatoes (14-1/2 oz.)
1/4 C. picante sauce or salsa
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
4 1/2 oz. cheese filled tortellini
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/8 C. freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Cooking Instructions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, picante sauce and basil, and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Continue to simmer 3 to 4 minutes, or until tortellini is tender. Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.
 
 
"Every moving thing that is alive shall be food for you; I give all to you, as I gave the green plant." (Genesis 9:3)