HEARTY TORTELLINI SOUP 
1 lb. ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in puree
1 (10 1/2 oz.) condensed French onion soup
1 (9 oz.) frozen green beans
1 (9 oz.) fresh cheese tortellini
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 med. zucchini, chopped

About 40 minutes before serving; in 5 quart saucepan, quickly brown ground beef, stirring often until juices are evaporated. Drain excess fat. Add tomatoes in puree, undiluted onion soup, green beans, tortellini, basil and 3 1/2 cups water. Heat to boiling. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, cover for 10 minutes. Add zucchini, cook uncovered 10 minutes or until zucchini and tortellini are tender. Makes 4-6 servings. About 355 calories per serving. Serve with bread or rolls. Variation - serve over any pasta, but omit tortellini.

 

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