Do you have 30 to 40 minutes to prepare lunch or dinner? You can make this delicious, low calorie soup that's full of wild mushrooms, vegetables and cheese tortellini in a rich broth.
2 t. olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 rib celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 clove garlic, minced
2 t. tomato paste
8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms
4 c. vegetable (or beef) stock/broth
1 T. dry sherry, optional
1/4 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. kosher salt
2 c. water
3 c. frozen or fresh cheese tortellini
In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine olive oil, carrots, celery and garlic; cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium; add tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms, stock/broth, sherry, thyme, salt and water. Cover; bring to a boil. Add tortellini; cook 4 minutes or until tender.
Makes 8 cups.