Chicken Stew with Tortellini
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow summer squash
6 cups torn beet greens, turnip greens, or spinach
1 green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cheese-filled tortellini pasta
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium carrot, sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Methods:
1. In a Dutch oven bring water and chicken broth to boiling. Meanwhile, halve summer squash lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Add squash, greens, sweet pepper, pasta, onion, carrot, rosemary, seasoning blend, and pepper to Dutch oven.
2. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are nearly tender.
3. Stir in chicken. Cook, covered, about 5 minutes more or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Stir fresh basil into soup. Makes 6 servings (7-1/2 cups).