Bean-and-Tortellini Zuppa

This is one of my favorite soups.... fyi.

1/4 cup finely chopped carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 Tbsp olive oil

1, 15-oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1, 15-oz can diced tomatoes

1 small zucchini

2, 14-oz cans low-sodium chicken broth

9 oz pkg cheese tortellini

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

(also tastes good with celery and spinach added)

1. Sautee carrots, onion, and garlic in oil until softened.

2. Add all other ingredients.  Mix and bring to a boil.

3. When it is boiling, add tortellini.  Cook until tortellini are soft.

4. Enjoy