4 fresh tomatoes
1 lb. Italian sausage (bite size pieces)
1 (14 oz.) can Italian tomato sauce
7 c. beef stock
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
2 c. sliced zucchini
1 c. fresh mushrooms
1 green pepper, diced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 c. sliced dill pickles
2 c. frozen tortellini

Combine first 9 ingredients in a large pot and simmer 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer an additional hour, adding more water as necessary to cook tortellini. Of course, you must have a proper stone in the bottom of the pot to make it authentic Stone Soup. Makes 10 servings.