Bean-and-Tortellini Zuppa (The one Tiff talks about :)

(Men’s Health; Serves 6; Prep time 30 m)

What you’ll need:

15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

15 oz can zucchini in tomato sauce (hard to find, with canned veggies)

2 14 oz cans low-sodium chicken broth

9 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini

½ c chopped onion

¼ c finely chopped carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

How to Make it:

In a 3-quart microwavable bowl, stir the onion, carrot, and garlic with the olive oil until coated. Nuke for 4 to 6 minutes or until soft. Stir in the chickpeas, zucchini, broth, tortellini, and Italian seasoning. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked. Stir in the salt and pepper. Top with parmesan cheese.

(note: This is a family friendly favorite, quick and easy!...dang I should advertise for them)