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Tortellini Tomato Soup

Source of Recipe

wiccadwoman


List of Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
2, 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2, 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
1, 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 cup sliced carrot
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or 3 tablespoons freshly chopped
2 teaspoons dried crushed basil
2 teaspoons dried crushed oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1, 9 ounce package uncooked refrigerated cheese tortellini,
...or frozen, thawed)
1 cup sliced zucchini, optional
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium/high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, carrots, parsley, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tortellini and zucchini. Continue to cook for 6 - 7 minutes or until the tortellini are tender. Stir in the cheese just before serving.
Makes 6 - 8 servings.