Tortellini and White Bean Soup

Tortellini and White Bean Soup

Tortellini and White Bean Soup is a hearty meal-in-a-bowl that takes little time to prepare. Use spinach tortellini for an extra boost of green in this bean soup.

All You MARCH 2012

• Yield: Serves 4
• Cook time:15 Minutes
• Prep time:10 Minutes
• Total:25 Minutes
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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 8-oz. package fresh cheese or meat tortellini
• 1 15-oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt, optional
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Preparation

1. Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until celery begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 2 minutes longer.

2. Stir in broth and bring soup to a boil. Carefully add tortellini and beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until soup is heated through and tortellini are tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, if desired. Divide soup among 4 bowls, sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. Parmesan and serve immediately