Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 > This sounds to me like a good way of using my 45 meal carbs! Marilyn > > Beany Tortellini Soup > > 1 tbsp olive oil > 3/4 cup onion, chopped (1 small) > 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes, diced, undrained > 2 cans (14.5 oz) chicken broth, reduced-sodium > 1 bay leaf > 1 pkg (9 oz) cheese tortellini, refrigerated > 1-1/2 cup cooked or 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1/2 cup celery, chopped (1 stalk) > 2 garlic cloves, minced > 1/2 tsp basil, dried > 1/4 tsp black pepper > 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced (1 medium) > 1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen > > In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and > onion; cook for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 > minute. Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil, pepper, bay leaf and 1/2 > cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 > minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in carrots, tortellini, green > beans and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer > 10 minutes, or until tortellini and green beans are just tender. > Discard bay leaf. > Serves 6 > Calories 260;Fat 7g;Chol 45mg;Fiber 7g;Sodium 258mg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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