Souper Simple Tortellini Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 chicken bouillon cube, depending on personal preference
• 1 (10 ounce) package chicken-filled tortellini or (10 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

1. Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender in a large stock pot or dutch oven.
2. Stir in water and boullion, and heat to boiling.
3. Add tortellini, and reduce heat to medium low.
4. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
5. Stir in parsley, nutmeg, pepper. Sprinkle each bowl with cheese for garnish.

butter, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bouillon cube, chicken, water, fresh parsley, ground nutmeg, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/souper-simple-tortellini-soup-192355 (may not work)