And I’m at it again. This soup is pretty great- makes enough for a few meals if you’re cooking for one… and I was. Anyway- there’s not a lot to say about it other than I cut up a TON of vegetables a few days back when I was made vegetable chips - and I just used those leftovers to throw this together after work. I had sweet potatoes in the mix too so… just threw em on in there as well. It’s fast, super healthy and really good too!
Without further delay…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 to 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
- (cheese or meat filled)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or large saucepan. Add the onion, zucchini, and carrot. Saute over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the stock, basil, bay leaf, tomatoes, and salt to the pot. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a low boil. Add the tortellini and bring the soup back to a low boil. Cook it for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Gently stir in the parsley and pepper during the last minute or so. Makes about 5 servings.
