This soup is a favorite!  It is so very easy!!  It is also hearty, healthy and delicious!

Serve with bread or a salad.

Happy Cooking!

~ Gena

Ingredients:

Serves 6-8

• 64 oz chicken broth **
• 2- 9oz packages of fresh tortellini
• 2- 15 oz can cannelini (great northern) beans, drained **
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil **
• 1- 15 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, undrained
• 2 T balsamic vinegar **
• 1 t. sea salt **
• fresh ground pepper **
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese **
• french bread for serving

**  Ingredients are used in other recipes from This Week’s Menu, starred to help in your planning. (Bean types may vary)

Directions:

• In large stock pot, bring broth to a boil.
• Add tortellini and cook for 4 minutes.
• Stir in beans and tomatoes.  Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min.  Remove from heat.
• Stir in basil, vinegar and salt.
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle cheese on top, followed by some fresh ground pepper, if desired.Enjoy!!
  Enjoy!!