Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 quart chicken stock (4 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seed
  • 10 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 15 ounce canned beans (cannellini or garbanzo)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh Roma tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • In a soup pot, bring chicken stock, garlic powder, and fennel seeds to a low boil.
  • Add tortellini and cook 8-9 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, and basil; reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve!