Basil Tortellini Soup

For a fast meal, I keep the ingredients on hand for this delicious soup.

—JAYNE DWYER-REFF FORT WAYNE, IN



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/2 cups chicken broth

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup chopped fresh tomato

1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil

1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender.

2. Stir in beans, tomato and basil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.