Tortellini Soup

Yield: 1 ½ gallons

Ingredients

Water, 1 gallon

Bouillon, 3 tbsp.

Garlic, chopped 1 tsp.

Sage, rubbed or chopped 4 tbsp.

Lemon, juice 5 ea.

Pepper, black ground 1 tsp

Salt, Kosher 1 tbsp.

Chicken, fryer whole 1 ea.

Tortellini, cheese 2 lbs.

Cheese, Parmesan shredded as needed for garnish

Lettuce, romaine - julienne as needed for garnish

Directions

1. In large sauce pot add water, bouillon, garlic, sage, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and fryer chicken.

2. Bring contents of pot up to a simmer and cover with a lid, allow to cook for approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours.

3. Remove chicken from the liquid and allow to cool slightly. Pick meat from chicken and return to broth.

4. Add tortellini to simmering liquid stirring occasionally until tortellini is cooked (about 5 minutes)

5. Serve immediately in a bowl, garnish with romaine lettuce and shredded parmesan cheese.