Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Tomato Basil Soup

Came across this soup in a fancy hotel restaurant and have tried to duplicate it based on taste. This comes pretty close, I added the tortellini noodles. Great as a meal by itself or served with cold sandwiches.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2 (46 ounce) cans low-sodium tomato juice
• 3 (10 1/2ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 18  ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2  lbs  cheese-filled tortellini
• 2  cups fat-free cheddar cheese
• 3  tablespoons  ground basil
• 3  tablespoons garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons onion powder
• 1  tablespoon oregano

Directions

1. Slice or dice chicken breast (can purchase already diced, if desired).
2. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced chicken, and all herbs.
3. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Add tomato juice and cheese; lower heat to medium until cheese begins to melt.
5. Prepare noodles (do not fully cook); add to soup.
6. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7. **Differenttypes of chicken can be substituted such as fajita or hot& spicy.
8. In addition, chicken can be replaced with Italian sausage or meatballs.