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Basil Tortellini Soup

Source of Recipe

CindyMN


Recipe Introduction

Servings: 18 Nutritional Info: With Parmesan Cheese Analysis done using 1 cup chopped fresh tomato, 1 T. balsamic vinegar, 1/8 t. black pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Per Serving: 272 Calories; 5g Fat (17.0% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 32mg Cholesterol; 916mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2-1/2 Grain (Starch); 1-1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Nutritional Info: Without Parmesan Cheese Analysis done using 1 cup chopped fresh tomato, 1 T. balsamic vinegar, 1/8 t. black pepper. Per Serving: 252 Calories; 4g Fat (13.6% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 833mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2-1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.Tammy’s Comments: This is a really easy recipe! Put the soup on to simmer at the end of a busy day, make a salad, and dinner is ready! For some variety, Rhea said she has added some chopped cooked chicken, sliced zucchini and/or fresh spinach to the soup as it’s cooking. If your store doesn’t sell cheese tortellini in the refrigerated dairy/cheese case, you can use dried tortellini from the pasta aisle. Keep it on hand and add it on serving day… I’m not sure how it would do uncooked and frozen!

List of Ingredients

Broth: chicken, vegetable or beef 13-1/2 C.
Refrigerated cheese tortellini 27 oz.
White kidney or cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed 45 oz.
Diced tomatoes 42 oz.
Dried basil 3 T.
Balsamic vinegar 3 T.
Salt 3/4 t.
Pepper 1/4 + 1/8 t.
On Hand:
Shredded Parmesan cheese



Recipe

Assembly Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the broth, tortellini, beans, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to mix. If desired, add up to an additional T. of balsamic vinegar and more pepper for a stronger flavored soup.

Freezing Directions:
Pour soup mixture into a rigid container(s) or freezer bag(s) based on the serving size desired for your family. Seal, label and freeze.

Serving Directions:
Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Put soup in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until tortellini is done. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese on top of each serving, if desired.