Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cindy's Tortellini Soup

What a great recipe from cousin Cindy.  This soup is so light on the tummy, but warm enough for a rainy fall day.  This was so easy to make...even with a 1 1/2 year old tugging on my pants while I made the soup.

Cindy's Tortellini Soup
Ingredients:

4 cups chicken broth
1 pkg (9oz) fresh cheese, chicken or porobella mushroom tortellini
1 can 15oz. cannellini beans, drained
1 can 15oz. diced Italian tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1/3 cup parmesan cheese or asiago cheese
1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions:
In large pot, bring brothe to boil.  Add tortellini. Cook 4 min. Stir in beans and undrained tomatoes. Reduce heat.  Simmer 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in basil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.  To serve ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese and pepper.

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