With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, this soup can be ready to comfort and satisfy your and your family.
1 T. olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 sticks celery, finely chopped
3 large carrots, peeled, chopped or sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t. Italian seasoning
8 c. chicken broth
2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken
2 - 9 oz. packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped parsley, to taste
Add the olive oil and onion to a large pot or dutch oven; sauté onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Add celery, carrots, garlic, and Italian seasoning; stir. Cook for a few more minutes; add the chicken broth; increase heat to high. When it starts to boil, reduce heat to a rapid simmer; cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
Add the cooked chicken and tortellini to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high; cook for a few more minutes until the tortellini is cooked. Turn the heat down if it starts to boil furiously. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve, garnished with chopped parsley.
6 servings.