Tortellini En Brodo Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    395 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Tortellini En Brodo Recipe

Tortellini in Brodo Soup Recipe (Italian). Tortellini en brodo "in broth" is a traditional first course for our Italian Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day lunch. An easy and delicious meal that takes little time to prepare. I love the size and shape of the tortellini you can get a perfect bite in every spoonful.

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Ingredients

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Tortellini en Brodo Soup Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen tortellini filled with cheese
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock vegetable broth or stock
  • freshly ground pepper optional, for serving
  • extra-virgin olive oil optional, for serving)
  • freshly grated Parmigiano cheese for serving

Homemade Chicken Broth

  • 1 cooked whole chicken carcass skin and meat removed
  • 1 whole onion cut in half outer layer removed
  • 1 large carrot whole or cut in half
  • 2 celery ribs with leaves cut in half
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh Rosemary add other favorite fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • water
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Instructions

Homemade Chicken Broth

  1. Place all chicken broth ingredients in a large pot, soup kettle, or Dutch oven. Cover with water just enough so all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat. Let boil for a few minutes then reduce heat until it is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, skimming foam from top as necessary.
  2. Strain broth through a colander, or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.

Tortellini en Brodo Soup 

  1. Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add the tortellini pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).
  3. Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and/or a good drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with Easy Soft Italian No Knead Bread. 

Notes

  • use homemade broth or stock is possible for an extra rich taste. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 2409mg (100%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2649IU (53%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 2409mg 100%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2649IU 53%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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