Italian Chicken Soup

By á-24350

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 T dried basil
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 9 oz mini cheese tortellini
• 1 1/2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and basil and saute until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add broth and cover pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add carrots and zucchini and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Increase heat and bring soup to a boil.
6. Add ravioli and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add chicken and cook for 5 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.