Name: Tuscan Turkey Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced into rounds); 2 stalks celery (peeled and 1/2" dice); 1/2 onion (diced); 3 sprigs parsley; 3-4 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (according to your tastes); 1 clove garlic (minced); 8 cups low-salt turkey or chicken stock, preferably homemade (Recipe on this site); rind of parmesan cheese ((optional)); 2-3 cups leftover turkey meat (diced); 10 ounces cheese tortellini; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated for garnish (optional)); 1 3 " piece of kitchen string