2 lbs. whole chicken
7 oz. box cheese tortellini
1 bag Italian style frozen vegetables
12 oz. can tomato paste
2 lg. onions, chopped
1/2 c. parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash (original)
28 oz. can stewed or Italian tomatoes

Place chicken in large pot and put in enough water to cover 2/3. Boil until meat falls easily from bones when picked with fork. Turn off heat and let cool. Remove chicken and place in bowl, reserving broth in pot. Cover and refrigerate meat and broth overnight. Skim fat from broth; pick meat off bones and add to broth. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium high heat. Add 6 cups water. Broth will thicken as tortellini expands. Add more water as needed. This makes a large amount, but it freezes well.