Tortellini Soup

2 stalks celery, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 T onion flakes

2T butter

56 oz. diced tomatoes

1 1/2 T sugar

6 c water

3 T chicken bouillon

2 T parsley

1 1/2 Y basil

20 oz pkg. tortellini

salt and pepper to taste

Saute celery, carrots, garlic and onions in melted butter until tender.

Add tomatoes, sugar, water, chicken bouillon, parsley, and basil. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer one hour.

Add tortellini and continue to simmer until tortellini is cooked.

I sometimes add bacon. I also puree the tomatoes.