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CAST IRON CHEESE TORTOLLINI SOUP

This Cast Iron Tortellini Soup is a delightful takeoff on Italian wedding soup. Good, hearty, with plenty of everything. Abbondanza is the word of the day with this soup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese, Soup, Tortollini
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 311kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups chicken broth 2 Knorr Chicken Bouillon cubes in boiling water.
  • 1/2 ea Zucchini diced thick
  • 1/2 ea Yellow Squash diced thick
  • 1 lb mild italian sausage diced thick Link sausage
  • 1/2 cup purple onion slivered
  • 1 14.5 oz can petite dice tomatoes undrained
  • 1 15.5 oz can cannellini beans undrained
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp EVOO
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 16 oz pkgs frozen precooked Tortelloni with cheese
  • 1 12 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach

Instructions

  • 1. In a 5 Qt. dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat till hot. Add garlic and sausage. Brown sausage.
  • 2. Add Zucchini, squash and onion and sautee till just tender.
  • 3. Add tomatoes and beans, add seasonings and stir.
  • 4. Add broth, stir and cover. Cover and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • 5. Add spinach and tortelloni. Bring back to a boil till pasta is just cooked.
  • 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • 7. Serve with warm buttered bread.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.1mg