Sunday, August 3, 2008

A Little Bit Italian

Here we go! The treat of the day!... quick and savory (and easy!) tortellini soup!

TORTELLINI SOUP

Ingre
dients (to feed a hungry 4):
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 large or 2 medium leek(s)(washed thoroughly and sliced into thin rings)
4 cups of chicken broth(I use a store-bought, low-fat, low-sodium broth)
1 small bunch of green onions (sliced thinly)
1/2 stick of pepperoni (sliced thinly)
1 lb of tortellini

Directions:
Melt butter in medium saucepan with oil; saute' pepperoni, leeks, and green onions till cooked.
Add chicken broth and simmer till well heated. Pour over tortellini which has been prepared according to package directions.

Presentation:
Sprinkle with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and serve with Italian bread.

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