Hearty Beef and Tortellini Tomato Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Dredge the beef cubes in flour and brown them in butter in a Dutch oven. Remove the beef and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté the onion, celery, and carrot in the remaining butter until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the browned beef and tortellini to the soup. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the tortellini are tender.

5. 5

   Make a slurry with the remaining flour and water, then stir it into the soup. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes to thicken the broth.