Beef And Tortellini Soup

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This looks like a great soup to stay warm with. this is from the my latest issue of taste of home healthy. serving = 1 1/2 cups and is equal to about 270 calories and 9 g fat.

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Steps

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Place 2 tablespoons flour in a large resealable plastic bag.

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Add beef , a few pieces at a time , and shake to coat.

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In a nonstick dutch oven , brown beef in 2 teaspoons butter.

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Remove and keep warm.

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In the same pan , saute the onion , celery , carrot and garlic in remaining butter until tender.

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Add the tomatoes , broth , 1 cup water , thyme , pepper , salt and reserved beef.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat.

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Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Add tortellini.

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Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until tender.

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Combine remaining flour and water until smooth.

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Stir into the pan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, boneless beef top sirloin steak, butter, onion, celery rib, carrot, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, reduced-sodium beef broth, water, dried thyme, white pepper, salt, beef tortellini