yummy tomato broth based soup with tortellini and green beans make this a wonderful spring-time soup and can be vegetarian by choice of tortellini
Equipment needed: 8 quart sauce pan, cutting board, colander, bench scraper, wooden spoon, peeler, chef knife
Add olive oil and onions to a large 8 quart sauce pan on low to medium heat. Let onions sweat out, stirring occasionally until soft and semi-translucent.
Add garlic and stir, letting cook for approx 1 min, making sure not to burn.
Add carrots, celery, and green beans stirring occasionally for approx 5 min.
Add tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tortellini and bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for 15-30 min.
Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional to some, but a definite must for me!!!