Tortellini Meatball Soup

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The leaves are changing, the wind is blowing.  It is soup weather!!!  Do you have favorite fall meals?  This is one of mine.  It combines yummy meatballs, cheesy tortellini, with sprinkles of Parmesan cheese in a









Tortellini Meatball Soup
1 large onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (celery, zucchini, squash, carrots, peppers)
8 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.75 oz) diced tomatoes
1 package (12 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
3 cups prepared meatballs

In a large pot brown vegetables until tender.  Add spiced, broth and tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.  Add tortellini and meatballs.  Cook 10 more minutes.  Serve with Parmesan and Mozzarella.