Tortellini Chicken Soup with Seasonal Vegetables

A specialty of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, this soup is the very definition of simplicity—fresh tortellini bobbing in a rich meat broth infused with a chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind. It’s elegant enough for a special occasion, but it’s easy enough to throw together on a hectic weeknight when you need a bowl of comfort. I doctor up the traditional pasta-broth equation a bit by adding shredded chicken breast and a handful of whatever vegetables are in season. In winter that