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Dutch oven of a hearty soup with tortellini, ground meat, carrots, zucchini, and spinach in a rich, tomato-based broth.

Hearty Tortellini Soup

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: tortellini soup, soup, Italian Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Laureen King
A warm and hearty tortellini soup made with tender cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. This easy one-pot meal comes together fast for a comforting weeknight dinner everyone will love.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef extra lean
  • 2 links mild Italian sausage sliced
  • 1 can (28oz) tomatoes undrained, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth or beef stock
  • 1 can (14oz) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup zucchini unpeeled and diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups cheese filled tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans, cabbage, green beans and zucchini.
  • Add the sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in red wine, tortellini and spinach. 
  • Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Taste, adjusting seasoning.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2906IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg