Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 9 ounces tortellini (fresh or dried)
• 15 ounces beans (garbanzo is my favorite)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 stalk celery, chopped (1/2 c)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 saute celery, onions and garlic in the butter until softened (2-3 minutes)on medium high. reduce to medium.
• 2 add broth, beans and pasta. if the pasta is dried, cook until tender.
• 3 add remaining ingredients except the parmesan. pass the parmesan at the table as a garnish.