Traditional Tortellini in Brodo (in Broth)

Name: Traditional Tortellini in Brodo (in Broth)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 10½ ounces beef (stewing); 1-2 beef bones with marrow; 1 large carrot (quartered); 1 medium onion (halved); 1 stalk celery (halved); 1 bay leaf; 3-4 black whole peppercorns; ¼-½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 12 cups water; 1 pound tortellini (I used the smaller type with meat)

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
318 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Traditional Tortellini in Brodo (in Broth)

Gianna Palmer

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This Traditional Tortellini in Brodo (in broth) is a delicious way to serve your favourite tortellini.This easy soup will become one of your favourites.

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Ingredients

Servings

10½ ounces beef (stewing) (300 grams)
1-2 beef bones with marrow
1 large carrot (quartered)
1 medium onion (halved)
1 stalk celery (halved)
1 bay leaf
3-4 black whole peppercorns
¼-½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
12 cups water (3 litres)
1 pound tortellini (I used the smaller type with meat) (500 grams)

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Instructions

In a large pot add the beef, bone with marrow, the carrot, onion, celery, spices and water. Bring to a boil on medium high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about three hours half covered, stirring occasionally, remove any foam that appears on the top of the broth.
Pour the broth through a sieve, then place the liquid back in the pot (taste for salt), bring to a boil and add the tortellini, cook until cooked through. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

WHAT TO MAKE WITH THE MEAT & VEGETABLES

My mother-in-law would place the meat and vegetable in a bowl and it was delicious that way, but I like to roast them for a bit in the oven on high heat. I sprinkle some oregano, a drizzle of olive oil and a little extra salt if necessary.

Notes

This can easily become a vegetarian dish by removing the meat and substituting with a cheese tortellini rather than a meat type and using a vegetable broth instead.
You can also substitute the beef with chicken if you prefer.
When I made this I made half the pasta and half the broth, the remaining broth I froze.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 491mg (20%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2035IU (41%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	318kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	59mg	20%
Sodium	491mg	20%
Potassium	252mg	5%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2035IU	41%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	141mg	14%
Iron	3mg	17%