How to Make Tortellini Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this hearty and satisfying Tortellini Minestrone Soup recipe. This classic Italian dish combines rich and flavorful ingredients to create a comforting and wholesome meal that is perfect for any time of year. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender tortellini, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Italy in your own home.

Minestrone soup is a traditional Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is known...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, and red wine into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots and celery are tender, about 30 minutes. Add tortellini and zucchini to the soup and cover; simmer until zucchini are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 1405mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 681mg