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Tortellini Vegetable Soup




Source of Recipe


Woman's World 1/23/07






Recipe Introduction


For a heartier soup, add two cups shredded cooked chicken.





List of Ingredients



• 1 T olive oil
  
• 3 carrots, cut into 1/4"-thick slices
  
• 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4"-thick slices
  
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 cup
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp pepper
  
• 3 cans (14.5 oz each) fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
  
• 4 oz baby spinach, 3 cups
  
• 1 T lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. In large pot, heat oil over medium-hih heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
   
2. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until tender according to package directions. Stir in spinach and lemon juice.
   






Final Comments


Servings: 6