Chicken Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of frozen tortellini or 1 pound of homemade

• 2 boneless chicken breast

• 2 large can of chicken broth

• 5 carrots sliced into circles

• 4 stalks of celery cut into small pieces

• 1 large yellow onion sliced

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1 28oz cans of diced tomatoes

• 4 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• In a large pot combine broth, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat and simmer for about a half hour.

• Add chicken and cook for around 15 minutes.

• Remove chicken and shred. Return to soup.

• Add tortellini for around 15 minutes and your ready to serve. Don’t forget to remove the bay leaves before serving.

• Ladle in a bowl and top with parmesan cheese if desired.

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