Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
- 8 cups low-salt chicken broth
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Season the broth with pepper, to taste.
- Add the tortellini.
- Simmer over medium heat until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Ladle the broth and tortellini into soup bowls.
- Top with parsley and Parmesan crisps and serve.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down.
- A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended.
- Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Cool.
- Yield: 8 to 10 crisps
lowsalt, freshly ground black pepper, refrigerated cheese, fresh italian parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/cheese-tortellini-in-light-broth-recipe.html (may not work)