Beef and Bean Starter for Tortellini Soup

• 2 12 lbs stewing beef
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic (or Italian Style diced tomatoes)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans
• salt, pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 5 cups beef stock or 5 cups broth
• 1 (16 ounce) packagebird's eye frozen broccoli and corn, blend
• 12 teaspoon italian seasoning

1. For the starter - place the beef, beans (drained), tomatoes and salt/pepper in crock pot - cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.
2. When the starter is done, divide in 2 batches about 5 cups each.
3. For the soup - start with 1 batch of the starter in a large stock pot, add the broth, tortellini, frozen veggies, and italian seasoning - bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until tortellini is cooked through and veggies are tender.

stewing beef, tomatoes, dark red kidney beans, great northern beans, salt, frozen cheese tortellini, beef stock, broccoli, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-bean-starter-for-tortellini-soup-141931 (may not work)