Description
Tortellini in Brodo Soup Recipe (Italian). Tortellini en brodo “in broth” is a traditional first course for our Italian Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day lunch. An easy and delicious meal that takes little time to prepare. I love the size and shape of the tortellini you can get a perfect bite in every spoonful.
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Tortellini en Brodo Soup Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen tortellini, filled with cheese
- 6 cups chicken broth or stock (vegetable broth or stock)
- Freshly ground pepper (optional), for serving
- Extra-virgin olive oil (optional), for serving)
- Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, for serving
Homemade Chicken Broth
- 1 cooked whole chicken carcass, skin and meat removed
- 1 whole onion, cut in half outer layer removed
- 1 large carrot, whole or cut in half
- 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut in half
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (add other favorite fresh herbs)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste
- Water
Instructions
Homemade Chicken Broth
- Place all chicken broth ingredients in a large pot, soup kettle, or Dutch oven. Cover with water just enough so all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat. Let boil for a few minutes then reduce heat until it is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, skimming foam from top as necessary.
- Strain broth through a colander, or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.
Tortellini en Brodo Soup
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Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.
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Add the tortellini pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).
- Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and/or a good drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with Easy Soft Italian No Knead Bread.
Notes
- use homemade broth or stock is possible for an extra rich taste.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (if making homemade stock)
- Category: Savory
- Method: Italian
- Cuisine: Italian