Tortellini Vegetable Soup

My husband told me to be sure and post this recipe.  I made it for the first time tonight.  The soup has a rich spicy flavor and the tortellini adds an interesting twist.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

7 cups beef broth

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) dices tomatoes

3/4 cup ketchup

3/4 cup thinly sliced carrots

3/4 cup thinly sliced celery

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon dried basil

1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 bay leaves

1-1/2 cups frozen or dry cheese tortellini

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a soup kettle, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Add the next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add tortellini; cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender.  Discard bay leaves.  Garnish individual servings with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Yield: 3-1/4 quarts