Tortellini and Vegetable Soup
Photo by: Chad Elick
Tortellini and vegetable soup is a fantastic hearty vegetarian meal with Italian pizzazz. With fire roasted tomatoes that bring in an added dimension of flavor, this pasta and veggie soup is a perfectly satisfying meal.
Tip: If you are looking for a more 'meaty' bite, try adding mushrooms or eggplant.
Click here to read about this recipe on The Simple Kitchen blog
Tip: If you are looking for a more 'meaty' bite, try adding mushrooms or eggplant.
Click here to read about this recipe on The Simple Kitchen blog
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2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 lb baby carrots, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 (14.5-oz) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
19-oz package cheese tortellini
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 lb baby carrots, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 (14.5-oz) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
19-oz package cheese tortellini
directions:
1. In a heavy bottomed 8 quart pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, celery, and carrots to oil. Stir to coat vegetables in oil. Cook covered for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent.
3. Add basil, peppers, garlic, red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, broth, and water. Return to a rolling boil.
4. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Serve and enjoy!
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 6.
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Donna and Chad Elick are authors of the blog The Slow Roasted Italian. Donna is the recipe developer, cook and party planner, and Chad is the resident taste tester, photographer and designer. Creating delicious meals in a snap is what they do best, so pull up a chair and join them! For more, visit TheSlowRoastedItalian.com, and follow their weekly blog on dash, The Simple Kitchen.
