Tortellini Bean And Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried Great Northern beans
• 1/4 cup brown lentils
• 1/4 cup green split peas
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 3 teaspoons chicken broth granules
• 1/8 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/16 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 3/4 cup dried tortellini
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 1 cup coarsely chopped celery

Method

1. 1 Rinse beans and place in a heavy pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until tender, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Add 4 cups water, parsley, chicken broth granules, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, onion powder, garlic, tortellini, carrots, and celery to the pot.
3. 3 Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the tortellini and vegetables are tender.