Hot Tortellini Soup

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 205
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0.8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 266mg
Carbohydrates: 34.7g
Dietary Fiber: 7.7g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 13g
Vitamin A: 109.7iu (2%)
Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%)
Calcium: 126mg (12%)
Iron: 4.6mg (25%)

2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 Tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tsp grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp vegetable or chicken broth granules
1 cup dried Great Northern beans
1 tsp onion powder
3/4 cup dried tortellini
1/2 tsp instant minced garlic
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup green split peas

Put beans into a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover & simmer 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours until the white beans are tender.
Add 4 cups water, seasonings, tortellini and 1 cup each coarsely chopped carrots & celery. Return to boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer 1/2 hour until the tortellini & vegetables are tender.
Serving Suggestion: Top with black pepper to taste and/or parmesian cheese.

Makes 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Diabetic Exchange Units: Bread & Starch: 2.0 Vegetable: 1.0

Time: 125 min. (5 min Preperation, 120 min Cook)