Chicken Tortellini Soup With Zucchini and Tomatoes

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INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • 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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    Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.