2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
5 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 to 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
(cheese or meat filled)
Black pepper, to taste
Heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or large saucepan. Add onion,
zucchini, and carrot. Saute over moderate heat for 5 minutes,
stirring
often, until the onion is soft and translucent.Add the stock,
basil,tomatoes, and salt to the pot. Increase the
heat and bring the
mixture to a low boil. Add the tortellini and bring the soup
back
to a low boil. Cook it for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let
it
simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Makes about 5 servings