PESTO AND TORTELLINI SOUP

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Based on a recipe from Grandma's Italian Kitchen cookbook. If you love pesto, you'll like this soup!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and slivered
3/4 cup frozen green pea
3 -4 cups fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
1 -2 tablespoon pesto sauce or 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain.
  • Meanwhile, boil broth over high heat in covered Dutch oven.
  • Add cooked tortellini, peppers and peas; return broth to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; stir in spinach and pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 1298.9, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2, Protein 11.6

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