Beef Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beef round steak, cut in small dice
1 leek, diced (make sure you wash it well, they can be very gritty)
1 celery rib, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large ripe tomatoes, diced or (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 turnip, diced (You can also use rutabega or some diced cabbage) (optional)
1 garlic clove (optional)
6 cups strong beef stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 lb beef tortellini or 1 lb cheese tortellini

Preparation

Brown beef well in a deep dutch oven or stock pot.
Add leek, celery, and onion and saute on low until veges are soft.
Add broth and all other ingredients. Simmer on low for 2-3 hours or until beef is tender.
Add tortellini. Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off heat and let stand, covered, for at least 30-45 minutes. Tortellini will cook in the hot broth.
Serve with crusty bread.