Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

Name: Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth; 2 medium zucchini, chopped; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 7 servings

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Vegetarian tortellini soup is hearty and incredibly delicious. It stands on its own as a lighter meal, or it can be served alongside crusty bread and a green salad for a well-rounded dinner.

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 medium zucchini, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the broth, zucchini, tomatoes, tortellini, spinach, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Just before serving, stir in vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 153 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.

“Italian cuisine has more to offer than spaghetti and pizza. Just check out this mouthwatering, healthy soup. I’ve served it to company with rave reviews along with requests for the recipe.” —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

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