Beef Tortellini Soup

• 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

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.

ground beef, beef broth, tomatoes, ketchup, carrots, celery, onion, basil, salt, sugar, pepper, bay leaves, frozen cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-tortellini-soup/ (may not work)