Chicken Tortellini Soup

2 T. dried basil
4 cloves garlic
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 T. canola or olive oil
10 c. chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cheese tortellini
2 -3 chicken breasts, boiled and chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
Desired amount of chopped vegetables:
Celery, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash
Salt and pepper to taste

In medium stock pot, sautee basil, garlic and onion in olive oil. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add celery and carrots and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, tomatoes and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add tortellini last and simmer until tortellini is done and vegetables and tender.

(Weight Watchers – 1 Point/ cup)