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.
