Floridanative Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced
• 4 cups prepared low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (9 ounce) package uncooked cheese tortellini
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large stock pot, heat olive oil and saute onion until soft. do not brown.
• 2 add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• 3 add tortellini and cook 6 minutes or until tender.
• 4 stir in beans and tomatoes. add basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
• 5 reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat. stir in vinegar. let sit for 5 minutes.
• 7 ladle soup into individual bowls. sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese and top with additional fresh ground pepper.