Tortellini Soup

I love making soup, it is my go-to meal plan for dinner if I don't have a whole lot of time. Not sure what I will do in the summer, but for now here is a really fast recipe including carrots and peas (fresh or frozen- whatever happen to have), leeks (or onion), and a package of tortellini.

Tortellini Soup with Carrots, Peas and Leeks (adapted from Fine Cooking Nov. 2006)

1 large leek

1 tbs butter

3 cloves garlic finely chopped

2 or 3 carrots chopped

5 c veggie broth

8 oz package of cheese tortellini

1 c peas

salt and pepper to taste

1. trim and slice leeks, rinse well and drain.

2. melt butter in a large saucepan over med. heat. Add the garlic, leeks, and carrot. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender 5-10 min. Stir in pepper and cook about 20 seconds more, then add broth and bring to boil. Add tortellini and cook for about 3 min. Reduce heat to simmer and add the peas. Continue to simmer until the tortellini are cooks, about 3-5 min.

3. season to taste with salt and pepper, portion to bowls, top with the cheese of your choice, and enjoy!