These recipes were found on Carolyn Allen’s web site “Angel Grace Notes.”

CHRISTMAS BROCCOLI (0- pts.) Steam 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower until barely tender. Marinate in Walden Farms Italian dressing. Toss with thinly sliced red bell pepper. BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS!!!

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SOUP — (A beautiful and delicious supper that refrigerates and makes GREAT LEFTOVERS for busy December days)
Makes eight 1 1/2 cup servings at 3 pts. each

1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 large can stewed low-sodium)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
2 cups frozen cheese filled tortellini
3 Tbsp. fresh parsley
1 medium green pepper, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces.

Saute onion and garlic until tender in olive oil. Add beef broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, seasonings and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in tortellini, zucchini and green pepper. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.