Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 lb deli ham, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add carrots, celery, chicken broth,6 and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
  • Stir ham and cream into carrot mixture and cook over low heat until just heated through.
  • Pour cream mixture over tortellini, add Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.