Healthy V8 Tortellini Soup

Healthy Homemade Tortellini Soup (AKA Jawn’s Mom’s Recipe).
Serving size: 4-6
Time: 30 to 45 mins.
Ingredients:

• carrots
• celery
• zucchini
• potatoes
• red peppers or green
• 1/4 cup of onion (maybe less)
• frozen or can corn
• 1 can of garbanzo beans
• left over roasted chicken (already shredded) I think I used about 1-2 cups. Not really sure. LOL
• Substitute shredded chicken for sausage or turkey. Cook them ahead of time!
• 1-2 package of tortellini stuffed with cheese or any kind you find works well too!
• 1 big box of chicken broth
• 1 can of v8

Directions:

1. Dice the veggies.
2. In a 6 qt pot over medium-high, melt butter in pot and add veggies. Cook, stirring occasionally. 
3. Shred left over chicken and add it in the pot. Or add cooked substitute. 
4. Pour the chicken broth in the main pot.
5. Add the garbanzo beans. Stir occasionally. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. In a different pot, boil the tortellini and get rid of the excess starch. This should be about 5-10 minutes. Rinse and add to the soup.
7. Next add the can of V8 tomato juice.
8. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
9. Season to taste. (I didn’t season mine).
10. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and Sante Fe tortilla chips. 

ENJOY!!!