Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 small yellow squash, sliced (about 8 oz)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 2 ounces day old Italian bread, cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 8 ounces meat-filled tortellini or 8 ounces cheese-filled egg tortellini, refrigerated or frozen
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, partially thawed under warm running water
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In large saucepan melt butter.
  • Add onion and saute 5 minutes til soft.
  • Stir in squash and garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and bread.
  • Heat on high, cover and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tortellini and simmer 7 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and boil.
  • Add broccoli and cook until tender about 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in tomatoes and serve pronto.