Veggie Soup with Tortellini

By darusts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion - chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves - chopped
• 1 medium red pepper - chopped
• 1 medium green pepper - chopped
• 1 medium celery rib - chopped
• 1 carrot - chopped
• 1 can (1 lb 12 oz) peeled & chopped tomatoes
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (9 oz) chicken tortellini
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion & garlic (more to taste) and sauté 5 minutes. Add red & green peppers, celery, carrot and sauté another 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes w/ liquid, chicken broth, wine, HALF the basil, salt, & pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered, ~30 minutes.
3. While soup is cooking, cook tortellini in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain (correct as necessary for altitude).
4. Add zucchini to soup. Cook 5 minutes. Add tortellini. Cook 5 minutes.
5. Before serving, add remaining basil & parmesan cheese.

add additional garlic, onion, black pepper, celery, etc., to taste.