Souper Simple Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 chicken bouillon cube, depending on personal preference
1 (10 ounce) package chicken-filled tortellini or (10 ounce) package cheese tortellini
6 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Preparation

Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender in a large stock pot or dutch oven.
Stir in water and boullion, and heat to boiling.
Add tortellini, and reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer 15-20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
Stir in parsley, nutmeg, pepper. Sprinkle each bowl with cheese for garnish.