Cheesy Broccoli Tortellini Soup

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Cheesy Broccoli Tortellini Soup

  

Easy and Delicious~
What could be better on a cold evening.

Cheesy Broccoli Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup chopped celelry
• 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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped broccoli
• 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 (9 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 4 to 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp

Cooking Directions

1. In Dutch oven or soup kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrots. Saute' until veggies are tender, 5 to 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 tablespoon dried parsley.
2. Stir until cheese is melted and broccoli and tortellini are tender.
3. Stir in bacon, heat through.

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