Mom's Italian Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, celery, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the frozen tortellini. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Tortellini is a type of Italian pasta that is usually filled with cheese or meat.
• This soup can be made with any type of broth or stock.
• You can use fresh or frozen tortellini in this recipe.