Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Erincondren.com

My friend over at Our Little Urban Life is hosting a giveaway from Erin Condren.  I don't know about you, but my life could always use some more organization!  Erin has been in design for along time, but started designing note cards when her twins were napping!  And boy has her company grown. You should go to her site and check out her stuff! Her designs and colors are amazing and I know you will love them as much as I do! And be sure to check-in over at Our Little Urban Life to register for the giveaway! 


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Chicken Tortellini Soup from The Cottage Home



Tortellini Chicken Soup

Ingredients:
1 rotisserie chicken or two (bone-in) roasted chicken breasts
1 package fresh tortellini (8 oz.)
Olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 box chicken broth (I prefer low-sodium organic)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt (more, if needed)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Directions:
Shred or chop chicken.  Heat a large, heavy bottom pan over medium heat and drizzle bottom with olive oil.  Add chopped celery, onions and carrots.  Cook for approximately 6-8 minutes.  You want the vegetables to cook, but you really don't want to add much color to them.  

Add thyme and cook another 2 minutes.  Cooking the thyme with release more of the flavor.  Feel free to add more if you like a stronger flavor.  Add salt and pepper as well.  Like I've said before I love black pepper so I would probably add more, but I included a modest amount for this recipe.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Once the soup is boiling add fresh tortellini and cook according to package directions (probably 6-8 minutes).  In the last several minutes add your chicken.


Sprinkle the top of the soup with some grated Parmesan cheese before serving.  I love this soup with good ole Saltine crackers crushed on top or some crusty french bread for dipping.