Tortellini Soup

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We were looking for a heartier dinner than just chicken noodle soup but still a healthy option.  This cheese filled tortellini and vegetable soup sprinkled with cheese looks like a wonderful meal.





1 to 2 Tbs. olive or canola oil
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
6 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 1/2 cups dried cheese filled tortellini
1 T bs. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.  Add celery, carrot, onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp - tender.
• Stir in water and bouillon cube.  Heat to boiling.  Reduce heat to low; stir in tortellini.  Cover; simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender.
• Stir in parsley, nutmeg and pepper.  Sprinkle individual servings with cheese if desired.

Tupps Tidbits ~  we did not find vegetable bouillon cube in the grocery store, we used chicken bouillon

This dish lacked any kind of flavor.  Even after adding a ton of pepper & salt it just lacked any kind of taste. It was very healthy though!  Not a Keeper in our house!