This Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth is an old favorite of mine from Giada’s book Everyday Italian. I’ve been fighting a cold for the last week and was craving something light, simple and easy to make. Being sick I have not been up for cooking much and I was getting tired of all the takeout Craig was bringing home, and wanted something home cooked. I then remembered this recipe, and on Easter Sunday mustered up enough energy to make it to church and then head over to my local Trader Joe’s to pick up the small list of ingredients for this soup. With just 5 ingredients you can prepare this soup when you are not feeling so great, or for a quick dinner after work, or anytime you are in need of a quick and tasty meal. Feeling better already 🙂
Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
Ingredients
- 4 cups homemade or organic chicken broth
- 1 12-ounce package cheese tortellini
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Pour broth into a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cover partially and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until the tortellini is al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 547mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g
Adapted from Everyday Italian by Giada De Laurentiis
