SWISS CHARD SOUP WITH TORTELLINI AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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This is a great, flavorful vegetable soup, which is very hearty with the addition of the tortellini. I like to throw the onion carrots and squash in the food processor to get them really small- my husband likes it chunkier. I also think it's a little more flavorful to use vegetable broth instead of water.

Provided by williseileen

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup sun-dried tomato
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely diced
1 large swiss chard
6 cups water (or vegetable broth)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
12 ounces cheese tortellini
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1 medium yellow squash, finely diced
2 tablespoons dill, chopped (or 1t dry)
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • cover sun-dried tomatoes with hot water, let stand till needed.
  • Heat oil in large soup pot, add onion and carrot and saute over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionoally until onion is golden.
  • Wash and trim swiss chard off of ribs, cut into 1/2 in by 2 in shreds. Place in another large pot, steam 5-7 minutes, until limp and bright green (I sometimes skip this part and just let it cook in the soup).
  • Add 6 c water (or broth), tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and italian seasoning to onion and carrots. Gently simmer covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the yellow squash , dill and tortellini and simmer 10 more minutes until they are done.
  • Stir in swiss chard, season with salt and pepper (can add more water if it seems too crowded).
  • top with parmesan cheese.

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