Tortellini Bean Soup

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Combination of basil, bay leaf, tortellini and black beans. My daughters favorite soup!!

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Steps

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In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat cook carrots , onion , garlic , basil and bay leaf.

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Stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

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Add chicken stock and tomatoes , breaking tomatoes with back of spoon.

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Bring to a boil.

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Add tortellini return to boil.

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Reduce heat to medium heat cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.

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Stir in black beans and season with pepper.

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Discard bay leaf.

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Ladle into bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, carrots, onion, garlic cloves, dried basil, bay leaf, chicken stock, whole tomatoes, meat-filled tortellini, black beans, pepper, parmesan cheese