Tortellini Cheddar Cheese Soup

Tortellini filled with cheese cooked in a rich cheddar cheese broth with a variety of vegetables. This soup is creamy and comforting. Wonderful for a cozy night in

Ingredients:

• 1 lb tortellini, cheese-filled
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a big pot over medium-low heat

Put in the garlic, onion, celery, and carrots

Cook the vegetables in oil until they are soft

Add the flour and stir it in

Cook for two to three minutes to get rid of the taste of the raw flour

Whisk in the chicken broth slowly so that there are no lumps

Salt and pepper should be added

Bring to a low boil

Turn down the heat

Add the tortellini and cook it according to the directions on the package

Add cheddar cheese and stir it in after the tortellini is cooked until it is smooth and melted

Add the heavy cream and keep cooking until the soup is hot all the way through

If necessary, change the seasoning

Serve hot with fresh parsley on top