Tortellini Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 garlic cloves
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups meat-filled tortellini or 2 cups cheese tortellini
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional) or pecorino romano cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 thinly slice the garlic clove lengthwise, then cut the slices in slivers.
• 2 combine the broth with the garlic in a small saucepan.
• 3 over high heat, bring to a boil. reduce the heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.
• 4 add the tortellini, broccoli and carrot, and cook a few minutes longer, until the vegetables are tender.
• 5 season to taste with salt and pepper. sprinkle with cheese if you like.