Thu, May 24 2012

Italian Meatball and Tortellini Soup

Sometimes known as the Italian-style wedding soup, this soup can be made with ifferent types of pasta for the same great taste.
Ingredients
4 C. chicken stock, low sodium 1/2 C. onion, chopped 1/2 C. sweet bell pepper,(red, green and yellow), chopped 1 C. celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 C. zucchini, diced 1 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped 1 Tbs. fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 C. Italian parsley, chopped 2 C. canned tomatoes,chopped and undrained 1 lb. frozen mini meatballs 2 tsp. season salt 1 8-oz. pkg. 3-cheese tortellini 2 Tbs. grated parmesan
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 (510g) Recipe makes 2 servings Calories 306 Calories from Fat 54 (17%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 6.1g 9% Saturated Fat 1.6g 8% Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 19mg 6% Sodium 2493mg 103% Potassium 535mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 53.7g 17% Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7% Sugars 4.7g Protein 15.7g 31%
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Place all ingredients except meatballs, tortellini and Parmesan, in a large pot. On high heat, bring to boil, about 10 minutes. Add tortellini and meatballs and turn heat down to medium and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until pasta and veggies are tender. Take off heat. Gently stir in 2 Tbs. parmesan cheese. Serve garnished with slices of pepperoni and fresh grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread.

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