Monday, February 13, 2012

Tortellini Minestrone

We finally got our first snowfall!  It wasn't much, but the ground is finally covered!  YAY!  I am probably the only one who was really disappointed with our lack of winter.  I have missed snow and cold.  It's so pretty and winter isn't the same without all that white stuff hanging around ;)

Tonight I made a quick soup to warm everybody up after their snowball fights, snow angels, and all the tromping in the snow.  It's super easy, flavorful, and filling.  We served ours with a side salad and some bread to complete the meal.



Tortellini Minestrone
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 large onion, diced
2 TBS oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp oregano
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups vegetable juice
1 can cannellini beans
1 zucchini, chopped
1 bag tortellini

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a soup pot
  • Add celery, carrots, and onions and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes
  • Add garlic and oregano and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant
  • Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits
  • Add vegetable juice and cannellini  beans, bring to a boil, and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add zucchini and tortellini and cook for about 10 minutes or until tender and cooked through
  • Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese and a spoonful of pesto
Definitely a good soup to have after an evening of playing in the snow!  ENJOY!

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17 comments:

  1. YUMMY ! We are snow covered as well . Over the weekend we got about a foot and a half and getting some more snow tomorrow ! Um I dont know if it blogger or what but your Linky post is first and it is dated for Wed the 15th just thought I would mention it incase it is blogger acting up ! Have a Happy Valentines Day !

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    1. We got a measly 2 inches :( It will probably be gone tomorrow...so sad. I posted it that way because the linky party ends on that date that way people didn't have to dig to find it ;) Thanks though because I know blogger can be testy at time.

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  2. I amazed YOU?? Really? With a recipe?? Wow, I am so flattered!! You're such a good cook!! Cooking/baking are SO not my favorite thing and I always aim for easy. I'm always really intimidated by people (like YOU!) who are "real" cooks. :)

    Anyway, your comment made my day!! Thank you!

    And your recipe looks amazing (as always!) and not too hard so maybe I'll make it for my hubby. He's been requesting soup. He'd love this!

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    1. I have honestly never thought of myself as a "real cook". I grew up with my grandma so she taught me A LOT :) I will tell you though I can not bake to save my life. Cookies are about the only thing I can bake and even then it can be questionable ;) Thanks so much for your kind words and I hope you are able to make this soup. We loved it and it was really easy to make!

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  3. Looks delicious, Erika. Perfect for a snowy day (which is what we have here in SW Ontario)

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    1. Our snow is almost all gone already :( I really miss winter. Enjoy the soup!

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  4. Looks great! Perfect winter recipe - especially since it's rainy here.

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    1. Agghhh! I accidently removed your comment! So sorry, but thanks for hosting creative mondays and for your kind words :)

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  6. I am SO going to make this!!! It looks delicious and easy :) Found you through "See Ya in the Gumbo"

    Have a wonderful week,

    Sherry

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    1. I hope you enjoy it :) We really liked it! Welcome and have a wonderful day!

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  7. This looks & sounds amazing! I definitely want to try it out. Thanks for linking up to Things That Make You Say Mmmmm this week.

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    1. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Super easy and delish! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  8. Thanks so much for coming over and linking with See Ya In the Gumbo! It's good to have you!

    Great dish to warm up with. Your comments about winter and snow made me giggle. Our spring plants are already blooming--it's crazy!

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    1. Our trees have buds on them already. Next weekend it is suppose to be near 70 :( After 5 years without winter and then finally moving back to the Midwest I was hoping for winter. Unfortunately our yearly snowfall as been 3.1 inches, which we pretty much got all on the day I made this soup and it was gone the next day! Have a wonderful weekend!

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