Garden Vegetable Soup with Cheese Tortellini
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
π Cook Time: 25 minutes
π Total Time: 40 minutes
π₯£ Servings: 6
Description:
This Garden Vegetable Soup with Cheese Tortellini is a celebration of spring’s bounty, using fresh store-bought veggies to create a hearty and wholesome dish. As you simmer this soup, you can almost feel the anticipation of your garden bursting into life with the next batch of ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; feel free to add a touch of curry paste or miso for an exotic twist, or swap out the beef broth for vegetable or chicken broth to suit your preferences.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 3 cups ready-to-serve beef broth
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 5 sprigs fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or thyme)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
- In a good-sized pan or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- SautΓ© the diced green, red, and orange bell peppers, chopped onions, and diced eggplant for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
- Add the canned tomatoes (with their juices), ready-to-serve beef broth, peas, cheese tortellini, red wine, dried oregano, dried tarragon, tomato paste, and ketchup to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the pot and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the tortellini is cooked through.
- Once ready, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with slivers of fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of spring in a comforting bowl of soup!
This Garden Vegetable Soup with Cheese Tortellini is not only nutritious and packed with flavor but also incredibly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your taste preferences and the ingredients you have on hand. Whether you’re serving it as a light lunch or a comforting dinner, this soup is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.
