Tortellini and Bean Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock1 can (15 ounces) cannellini (white kidney) beans, undrained4 cups cheese tortellini2 teaspoons olive oil2 carrots, diced2 celery ribs, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 box (10 ounces) frozen green beans2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauceFresh ground pepper (to taste)
Directions
1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the stock and canellini beans (with their liquid). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the tortellini; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, and oregano; cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.

3. Add the vegetables to the pan containing the tortellini. Stir in the green beans and pesto. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper.

Makes 5 servings.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DOCDAN42.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 417.3
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.3 mg
  • Sodium: 871.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
  • Protein: 18.8 g

Member Reviews
  • VRSWAN
    This is very good and very quick to make. Thanks for the great recipe. I will make it again! - 3/20/11
  • KARLY47
    This looks good,Thanks for the post. - 5/24/10