Chicken-Tortellini Soup

 

1

box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen cut broccoli

6

cups water

1/2

cup dry vermouth or water

3

cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed chicken broth

1

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

2

cups cubed cooked chicken

1

cup chopped onions (2 medium)

1

cup sliced carrots (2 medium)

1/2

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

2

cloves garlic, minced

1

package (7 oz) dry cheese tortellini

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

• 1 Remove broccoli from freezer; let stand at room temperature to thaw. In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, mix all remaining ingredients except tortellini and cheese. Heat to boiling.
• 2 Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 Stir in thawed broccoli; simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.