Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Rotisserie chicken and ready-made tortellini make this satisfying soup a snap to prepare.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken breast
• 2 piece Parmesan rind (optional)
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh torn basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1 Sauté onion in hot oil in large saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and next 2 ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.

2 Stir in broth and next 2 ingredients; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and tortellini and simmer 7 minutes.

3 Stir in tomatoes and lemon juice and cook 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard Parmesan rinds.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and basil.