Chicken Tortellini and Vegetable Soup Recipe - Six Sisters' Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 carrots (sliced)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 onion ( diced)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups uncooked cheese tortellini
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)