Ingredients

  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 18 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Method

  • Parmesan Crisps:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down.
  • (A silicone baking sheet works better).
  • Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2 inch apart (make sure you make at least 8-10 heaps for at least 8 crisps).
  • Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Soup: While the crisps are cooling, pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Season the broth with pepper, to taste.
  • Add the tortellini.
  • Simmer over medium heat until al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Ladle the broth and tortellini into soup bowls.
  • Garnish with parsley and top with Parmesan crisps just before serving.