Serves 6.

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and 2 cups of the broth in a 6-quart saucepot. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the onion is tender.
  2. Add the remaining broth, zucchini, tomatoes, tortellini and beans. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the tortellini is tender. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.