Cheesy Broccoli Tortellini Soup

By Lynnturnips2

Creamy and Cheesy Soup

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

In Dutch oven or soup kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrots. Saute' until veggies are tender, 5-10 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 T dried parsley. Stir until cheese is melted and broccoli and tortellini are tender. Stir in bacon, heat through.