"My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view." ~ H. Fred Ale Boston Fern (chartreuse), Variegated Ivy _________________ CHICKEN & TORTELLINI SOUP ~ Warming winter fare ... add crusty bread and tossed salad for a complete simple supper (adapted from 2006 Quick & Simple Magazine) ____________ 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 diagonally sliced bunch of green onions 1 large minced clove garlic 1 Julienne sliced orange, yellow, or red pepper 6 oz. sliced shitacki or baby bella mushrooms 6-8 cups organic chicken broth 1 1/2 -2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie is good) 2 cups baby spinach 1 9 oz. package refrigerated cheese tortellini coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat olive oil in large stockpot. Add green onions, pepper and garlic. Saute until tender crisp. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add chicken broth and brin...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )