Fast tortellini soup

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil
1mediumOnion, chopped
2cupsZucchini, chopped
2cupsCarrots, chopped
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
cupChopped fresh basil or
1tablespoonDried basil
2mediumsTomato, chopped
¼teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonSaltless parsley seasoning blend
2cans(14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
9ouncesFresh cheese tortellini
2cupsFrozen corn kernels
4tablespoonsGrated parmesan or romano (up to 5)

Directions

In a 5-quart soup kettle or dutch oven, heat oil until hot over medium heat. Add onion, zucchini, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add basic, tomatoes, pepper, parsley seasoning blend and broth. Heat to boiling, about 10 minutes. Stir in tortellini and corn. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tortellini are tender, 5-6 minutes. Serve in bowls topped with a sprinkling of cheese. Makes 4-5 servings.

Recipe by: 365 Easy One-Dish Meals Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #518 by Sherry Zeiss <zeiss@...> on Mar 15, 1997