Tortellini and Vegetable Soup

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Recipe creator's name:  dash
Preparation time:  15 minutes
Total time:  30 minutes
Servings:  6
Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1/2 lb baby carrots, diced
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 19-oz package cheese tortellini
Directions:

1. In a heavy bottomed 8 quart pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add onions, celery, and carrots to oil. Stir to coat vegetables in oil. Cook covered for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent.

3. Add basil, peppers, garlic, red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, broth, and water. Return to a rolling boil.

4. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Serve and enjoy!

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