Basil Tortellini Soup

Here's another from my "really simple" file. Honestly, I'm usually too lazy to serve anything with my soups, but if I were going to, I'd probably go with bread and a fruit salad with this one. -Nancy

Basil Tortellini Soup
4 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 pkg. (9 oz.) cheese tortellini
15 oz. white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. chopped fresh tomato
1/3 to 1/2 c. shredded fresh basil
1 to 2 tbls. balsamic vinegar
1/4 t. salt
1/8 to 1/4 t. pepper
1/3 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large sauce pan, bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomato, and basil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.