Receta Cheesy Broccoli Tortellini Soup
- 2 T oil
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 4 cups water
- 1 (32 oz) container chicken broth
- 1 t Italian seasoning
- 1/4 t each salt and pepper
- 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped broccoli
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 package (9 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 T dried parsley
- 4-6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
In Dutch oven or soup kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrots. Saute' until veggies are tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in water, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low. Add broccoli, Velveeta cheese, cheese tortellini and 1 T dried parsley. Stir until cheese is melted and broccoli and tortellini are tender. Stir in bacon, heat through.