Souper Simple Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 chicken bouillon cube, depending on personal preference
• 1 (10 ounce) package chicken-filled tortellini or 1 (10 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender in a large stock pot or dutch oven.
• 2 stir in water and boullion, and heat to boiling.
• 3 add tortellini, and reduce heat to medium low.
• 4 simmer 15-20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
• 5 stir in parsley, nutmeg, pepper. sprinkle each bowl with cheese for garnish.