Chicken Tortellini Soup With Zucchini and Tomatoes

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

"Beginning with my Fast Chicken Soup Base it is easy to knock hours off of the cooking time usually needed for homemade chicken soup and still end up with soup that tastes even better than the 'from scratch' method. With a little creativity you can easily make two varieties of these soul-satisfying meals."

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Original recipe yield: 8 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 recipe Fast Chicken Soup Base
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated small cheese tortellini
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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DIRECTIONS

Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 1 9-ounce package refrigerated small cheese tortellini; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 tsp. dried basil.
Before removing from heat, stir in: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste.

This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Soup Up Your Chicken Soup on February 23, 2003.

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Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by TONIADAVIS

Excellent soup, used chicken broth from a can and added a little more zucchini (had extra in the fridge). Didn't have the fresh parsely so omitted that step. Everyone loved it and even ate all the leftovers. Eager to try the fast chicken soup base next.

20 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by JOY

Excellent soup recipe. I used chicken bouillon & added 2 boneless chicken breasts cubed.

18 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by IAMEXTREMELYHUNGRY

Nice hearty, healthy soup. I had the time, so I cooked the Soup Base for 4 hours. I also threw in some extra carrots and celery. Husband liked it, too. Will use this one again.

16 users found this review helpful

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 486

Total Fat: 26.3g
Cholesterol: 105mg
Sodium: 1450mg
Total Carbs: 25.6g
Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
Protein: 37.1g

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