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Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup is a hearty, homemade soup that tastes like lasagna in a bowl! Your family is going to love this easy comforting dinner. 

Tortellini Soup from OrWhateverYouDo.com

Tortellini Soup

I love almost anything pasta, and pasta with red sauce is always and forever at the top of my list.

This tastes like an amazing spaghetti or lasagna, in soup form.

I first saw this recipe up on foodgawker in one of the most popular of all time pages. I can see why. The recipe comes from A Farm Girl Dabbles, which most of you have probably heard of and visited already. If you haven’t, I really encourage you to click on over and check her out.

I pretty much stuck right to the recipe for this beyond the pasta I used. I think filled tortellini are perfect in this, and adds a bit of cheesy goodness without overpowering the flavors or texture of the soup itself.

Another change I made, is simmering the soup with the rind of my Parmigiano Reggiano. That lent a subtle but distinguishable flavor to the soup that I think really benefited the overall outcome.

Other than that there are a few minor changes in amounts and specific ingredients, but nothing major.

This soup was a HUGE winner in my house. My husband, especially, loved it.

Please forgive my lack of pictures of the process of making this soup. I don’t know where they went! I *thought* I remembered taking them, but evidently not. Either way, it is a pretty simple process. Next time I make this I will take more photos and come back and add them in. Until then, enjoy!

Tortellini Soup from OrWhateverYouDo.com

 

Yield: 8 servings

Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup from OrWhateverYouDo.com

This soup brings every flavor that I love about lasagna into a hearty bowl of soup that is loaded with cheese-filled tortellini.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package Italian sausage, approx 1 pound
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 28 ounce can of diced tomato, Italian style
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • rind from a slice of Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 package tortellini, or as many as you think your family can eat in one sitting
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Place olive oil, onion, and sausage into a large stock pot over medium to medium high heat. If your sausage came in links, remove the outer casing first. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft. Add the garlic, oregano, red pepper, and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, and chicken stock to the pot. Allow to come to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add your Reggiano rind at this point.
  3. Let the soup simmer for about 30-45 minutes, and then add your tortellini. Cook in the soup according to package directions, which are usually pretty short for fresh pasta. As soon as the pasta is done, remove from heat, remove the remaining rind and discard, and stir in fresh basil and grated Reggiano.
  4. Serve immediately with garlic bread and salad, and top the soup with additional Reggiano and some mozzarella.

Notes

adapted from A Farm Girl Dabbles.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 940mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 22g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

Super_Pretendo

Sunday 8th of December 2013

We just made this for dinner & it was amazing!

Miz Helen

Monday 4th of February 2013

Your Tortellini soup looks delicious. Have a great week and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen

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