Tortellini Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
7 cups chicken broth
2 cups meat-filled tortellini or 2 cups cheese tortellini
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional) or pecorino romano cheese (optional)

Preparation

Thinly slice the garlic clove lengthwise, then cut the slices in slivers.
Combine the broth with the garlic in a small saucepan.
Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.
Add the tortellini, broccoli and carrot, and cook a few minutes longer, until the vegetables are tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese if you like.