So You Had a Bad Day, You Have a Cold, and It’s Winter Soup

The name of this recipe is a work in progress (in case you couldn’t tell), and the whole concept is rather flexible, but it is a good base to play around with if you need to clear your sinuses out. Dedicated to Sarah, to inspired this creation.

In large pot, combine over medium high heat:

1 box chicken broth
2 cups water
1 T dried oregano
1 T dried basil
Dash of thyme
2 T cayenne pepper (because we’re tough like that)
2 T red Tabasco sauce

Combine the above and bring to a boil. Wusses should cut down those last two ingredients by half (at least). Bring down to medium heat and add:

1 can white beans, drained
1 can tomatoes, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, pressed

Simmer at least 10 minutes. About 10 minutes before serving, turn up heat to bring to boil, add one package of dry tortellini, and cover. Check tortellini to make sure they are cooked through before serving.