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Beef and Tortellini Soup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
“This is my mom's recipe. My family loves it and so does everyone else who tries it.” With its great tomato flavor, so will you! Barbara Kemmer - Rohnert Park, California
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1-1/2 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen beef tortellini
Directions:
1. Place 2 tablespoons flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a nonstick Dutch oven, brown beef in 2 teaspoons butter; remove and keep warm.
2. In the same pan, saute the onion, celery and carrot in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, broth, 1 cup water, thyme, pepper, salt and reserved beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tortellini; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until tender.
3. Combine remaining flour and water until smooth. Stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com