Recipes from Recent Derby Girls Lunch

Hey, everybody!!  You guys asked me to type up the recipes for the soups we had last week.  I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Tortellini and Zucchini Soup

2 T olive oil
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 T minced garlic
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 14 oz cans vegetable broth
2 medium zucchini, diced
9 oz. (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen tortellini
2 plum tomatoes, diced

Heat oil in large pot.  Add carrots and onion, stir and cook until the onion is soft and just beginning to brown.  Stir in garlic and rosemary and cook about 1 minute.  Stir in broth and zucchini, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini starts to soften, about 3 minutes.  Add tortellini and tomatoes and simmer until the tortellini are plump and the tomatoes are beginning to break down, 6 to 10 minutes.  Serve.



Artichoke Soup


2 cans artichoke hearts, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 stalk of celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 qt. chicken broth
1 cup half and half
butter
season to taste


Saute green onions, celery, and garlic in 2 TBSP butter.  Add seasonings and broth.  Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.  Add artichoke hearts and simmer 10 minutes.  Add half and half and mix well.  Simmer 5 to 10 minutes and the soup is ready.