Golden Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
8 cups vegetarian chicken broth
4 cups water
2 (10 ounce) packages dried cheese-filled tortellini (I often use fresh tortellini and adjust the cooking time accordingly)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cover and cook the garlic, celery, onion, and carrot in butter in a large pot over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the broth and water. Heat to boiling, and reduce the heat.
Stir in the tortellini. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the tortellini is tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the parsley, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Top each serving with cheese.