1/2 lg Onion; coarsely chopped
1 cl Garlic; minced(2tsp)
1/2 tb Olive oil;
1 1/2 cn 14 1/2 oz beef broth;
1/2 cn 14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes;
1/4 c  Picante sauce or salsa;
1/2 ts Dried basil; crushed
4 1/2 oz Cheese-filled tortellini;
1/2    Green bell pepper; diced
3/16 c  Freshly grated parmesan;

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in olive oil
until tender, about 6 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, picante sauce
and basil; bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini; simmer uncovered 15
minutes.

Stir in bell pepper; continue to simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until
tortellini is tender. Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cheese.

Note: Very good with Resers salsa.
Was for 6 serving, now is for 3 sweet ones.

PER SERVING:

Calories: 152 (22% from protein, 52 % from carbohydrate, 27 % from
fat) Protein: 8 grams Fat: 5 grams Cholesterol: 16 mg
Carbohydrate: 20 grams Sodium: 903 mg Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1
bread, 1/2 meat, 1/2 fat