EASY MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP

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Delicious soup that is a family favorite. Found it in the newspaper a few years ago. Usually use Progresso Italian bread crumbs. For color I grate one or two carrots into the pot when I pour in the broth. Servings are main-course servings.

Provided by PugGrannie

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (48 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 lb ground beef, thawed
1 egg
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour cans of broth into large soup pot.
  • Cover and heat over medium heat until simmering.
  • Meanwhile, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Form into 3/4" balls.
  • Drop into simmering broth and cook through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add frozen tortellini and cook another 7 minutes.
  • Add spinach and heat a few more minutes.
  • If you'd like, top with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 2429, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 38.5

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