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Tortellini & Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 white or yellow onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 zucchinis diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 – 15.5oz. can white cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 – 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped
  • 1 package three cheese tortellini
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large stockpot or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add chopped onion, carrots, dried parsley, oregano & basil. Stir to mix and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add zucchini and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth, tomato paste, beans, diced tomatoes and red chili flakes. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add kale and tortellini. Cover and let cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, test your soup to make sure tortellini is cooked through.
  7. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot.