Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Tomato Basil Soup

• 2 (46 ounce) cans low-sodium tomato juice
• 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 18 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 lbs cheese-filled tortellini
• 2 cups fat-free cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons ground basil
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano

1. Slice or dice chicken breast (can purchase already diced, if desired).
2. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced chicken, and all herbs.
3. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Add tomato juice and cheese; lower heat to medium until cheese begins to melt.
5. Prepare noodles (do not fully cook); add to soup.
6. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7. **Differenttypes of chicken can be substituted such as fajita or hot& spicy.
8. In addition, chicken can be replaced with Italian sausage or meatballs.

tomato juice, chicken broth, chicken breasts, tortellini, cheddar cheese, ground basil, garlic, onion powder, oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-cheese-tortellini-tomato-basil-soup-64606 (may not work)