"This is a quick to prepare, versatile, hearty soup I made up that can be served as a main dish with bread and salad. You can vary the types of beans and vegetables to suit your taste." - Patty F.

INGREDIENTS:

One Large Jar of V-8 Juice (46 oz)

One Can Swanson’s Fat-Free, Reduced Sodium (or regular) Chicken Broth (49 oz)

One Package Three-Cheese Tortellini’s (9 oz Pkg from Refrigerated Section)

One Package Frozen Garden Vegetables (from Ralph’s): broccoli, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers (or your favorite combination of vegetables)

One 8-oz can Cut Breen Beans

One 8-oz can Garbanzo Beans

One 8-oz can Kidney Beans

Vegetarians can omit this last ingredient: Eight ounces Hebrew National All Beef Salami (sliced & cut into strips) or your favorite sausage

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep Time: Approximately 5-10 minutes

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot, cover.

2. Bring to boil, then simmer until pasta and vegetables are done (approximately 10-15 Minutes).

3. Garnish with:
- Grated Parmesan and/or Romano Cheese to taste
- Fresh Chopped Basil