Charlotte's Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add the chicken broth, carrots, celery, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the cream, Parmesan cheese and peas. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add the tortellini and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Tortellini is a type of Italian pasta typically filled with cheese, meat or vegetables.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, such as mushrooms and bell peppers.
• Charlotte's Tortellini Soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth.