BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

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I keep these ingredients on hand for a delicious, colorful and quick meal. I serve it with a loaf of crusty bread. It's also good warmed up the next day-if there's any left. -Jayne Dwyer-Reff, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato and basil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges