Vegetarian Tortellini Minestrone
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- Number of Servings: 9
Ingredients
1.5 T Olive Oil1 T Butter1.5 Medium onions chopped1.33 Carrots, peeled and diced1 Large celery stalk diced5 Large crimini mushrooms, sliced2 T Minced garlic1 Medium zucchini, quartered and thick sliced0.75 C Green Beans, in bite sized pieces1 14.5 oz Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 15 oz Cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning6 cups water 4 bouillon cubes0.25 C Red WineItalian seasoning blend, Dried basil and parsleySalt and pepper1.5 C uncooked Barilla Cheese and Spinach Tortellini 1 T Grated Parmesan1 T Tube/Fresh Basil
This has 3 basic parts. Saute, Simmer, and Pasta
Saute (10 min or less)
1. Heat a large stock pot over medium heat, and add the olive oil to the pot, then add the butter.
2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and cook for 5 more. 4. Add the zucchini and green beans, and allow to cook for approximately one minute or less.
Simmer (40-45 min)
Add the garbanzos, tomatoes and juice, water, bouillon cubes, red wine, and seasonings. Raise heat until the pot comes to a gentle boil, then lower and simmer for 40-45 minutes. Taste halfway through for seasonings and adjust as necessary.
Pasta (10-13 min)
Add the tortellini and cook for 8 minutes. Add the parmesan and basil, and finish the the pasta. Serve with a salad, and if desired, garlic bread.
Makes approximately 9 2-cup servings
Number of Servings: 9
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CVEEKS.
Saute (10 min or less)
1. Heat a large stock pot over medium heat, and add the olive oil to the pot, then add the butter.
2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and cook for 5 more. 4. Add the zucchini and green beans, and allow to cook for approximately one minute or less.
Simmer (40-45 min)
Add the garbanzos, tomatoes and juice, water, bouillon cubes, red wine, and seasonings. Raise heat until the pot comes to a gentle boil, then lower and simmer for 40-45 minutes. Taste halfway through for seasonings and adjust as necessary.
Pasta (10-13 min)
Add the tortellini and cook for 8 minutes. Add the parmesan and basil, and finish the the pasta. Serve with a salad, and if desired, garlic bread.
Makes approximately 9 2-cup servings
Number of Servings: 9
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CVEEKS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 189.1
- Total Fat: 6.0 g
- Cholesterol: 12.5 mg
- Sodium: 886.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
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