Tortellini Soup
["1 large onion, coarsely chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "1 Tbsp. olive oil", "3 cans (14 oz.) beef broth", "1 (14 or 16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes", "1/2 to 3/4 c. picante sauce", "1 tsp. basil leaves, crushed", "1 (7 oz.) pkg. dried cheese filled tortellini", "1 green pepper, diced", "1 c. (1 oz.) freshly grated Parmesan cheese"]
["Cook onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 6 minutes.", "Add broth, tomatoes, picante sauce and basil.", "Bring to a boil.", "Stir in tortellini; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.", "Stir in green peppers.", "Continue to simmer until tortellini is tender (3 to 5 minutes).", "Makes about 9 cups of soup.", "May add lean, cooked and drained ground beef or leftover roast beef, chipped into bite size pieces."]
["onion", "garlic", "olive oil", "beef broth", "tomatoes", "picante sauce", "basil", "dried cheese", "green pepper", "Parmesan cheese"]