I make soup once a week in the fall and winter and this soup is on the list! It is easy, meatless, and very filling. I would not hestitate to serve this at a casual dinner party. The only change I make is to use fresh spinach otherwise, I follow the recipe exactly.
Southern Tortellini Minestrone
Use your favorite frozen greens in this soup, or substitute a bag of thoroughly washed fresh spinach.
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
- 1 (16-oz.) package frozen green beans
- 1 (16-oz.) package chopped frozen collard greens
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cheese tortellini
Preparation
- 1. Sauté onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, white wine, and tomatoes; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans, collard greens, and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add pasta, and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is done.
Southern Tortellini Minestrone Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Soups/Stews
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southern, Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter, Kwanzaa
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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