Chicken Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 c. water
9 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed chicken broth
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
6 c. cubed cooked chicken
3 c. chopped onions
3 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. dry vermouth or water
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
3 (7 oz.) pkg. dry cheese tortellini
2 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

In large stockpot (12-quart capacity) combine water, chicken broth, soup, chicken, onions, carrots, vermouth, garlic, basil and oregano.
Bring to a boil; add tortellini.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broccoli; simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 30 (1 1/2 cup) servings.