White Bean Tortellini Soup

2T olive oil
3 large shallots
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups Swiss chard (1 bunch)
6 cups chicken stock
1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini
1/4 tsp ground pepper

In a large heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrot, garlic, and cook until the vegetables start to soften. Add the beans, swiss chard, and broth.

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the tortellini and cook 8 minutes or until just tender. Season with pepper and serve.

Serving Size: makes 4-6 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EJSELHORST.