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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.
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
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Homemade Chicken Broth
- 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.
- Strain broth through a colander, or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.
Cup of Yum
Tortellini en Brodo Soup
- Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the tortellini pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).
- 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
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
% 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.