Hearty Italian Soup with Tortellini

Hearty Italian Soup with Tortellini

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 171.7
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.3 mg
  • Sodium: 562.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 12.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Hearty Italian Soup with Tortellini calories by ingredient


Introduction

A lower fat version of a family favorite - makes enough for a large family gathering! A lower fat version of a family favorite - makes enough for a large family gathering!
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    20 oz Ground turkey, Italian seasoned (Jennie-O brand works well)
    1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
    4 cloves chopped garlic
    2 chopped green bell pepper
    4 cups beef broth
    3 cups water
    3/4 cup red wine (merlot works well)
    4 cans of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
    2 cups thinly sliced baby carrots
    3 TB dried basil
    1 TB dried Italian seasoning
    5 medium"baby zucchini"
    1/2 cup shopped fresh parsley
    20 oz cheese-filled tortellini


Directions

In a GIANT soup pot (at least 2+ gallons):
1) Brown ground turkey, place turkey in colander and rinse with hot water to remove excess grease. Drain most of grease, leaving just enough to coat bottom of pot
2) Saute onions, garlic & bell peppers until onions are tender.
3) Add in: broth, water, wine, tomatoes (with juice), carrots, basil & Italian seasoning, & sausage.
4) Bring to a low boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 min.
5) Add Zucchini, parsley and tortellini. Simmer 25 minutes, or until tortellini is tender
6) If too thick, add 1+ cup of water/broth
7) (optional) Serve sprinkled with Parmesan (not added to calorie count)

Makes approx. 16 2cup servings

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNIEMH.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    Flavorful recipe. - 5/9/21


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    Very Good
    Nice flavors! - 6/27/20


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    Very Good
    tasty - 3/2/19


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    I'd add mushrooms, broccoli and cauliflower - 1/9/19


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    Awesome, hearty soup! - 12/4/18


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    I love homemade soup especially in the fall and winter. This is a hearty and filling soup. - 10/28/18


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    Incredible!
    Excellent recipe! Makes a TON of soup** - 9/1/15