|
Ingredients: 32 ounces low-sodium, no-fat chicken broth 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup cut-up fresh green beans One large tomato, peeled and diced One clove garlic, finely chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste One package (9 ounces) fresh cheese tortellini 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Several drops liquid hot pepper sauce, optional Directions: Place chicken broth in a heavy 3 or 5-quart saucepan. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, green beans and tomato as you cut them up; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer three to four minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste and tortellini; cook about four minutes. Add basil, oregano and chili powder; continue cooking about two more minutes until tortellini is tender and the flavors are blended. Stir in hot pepper sauce, if using. Recipe makes two to three servings. |