Cold weather means we eat a lot more soups and stews. They are practical meals in that they help warm up the house while cooking and they warm us as we consume them. This is a great quick warming & filling soup, veggies & cheese filled tortellini in a delicious rich broth. Serve with crusty Italian bread, and a fresh grating of Pecorino Romano cheese. Hope you enjoy and stay warm! Here's my recipe:

Tortellini Soup w/ Swiss Chard

By Emily (Cooking for Kishore)

This is a great quick warming soup, veggies & cheese filled tortellini in a delicious rich broth. Serve with crusty Italian bread, and a fresh grating of Pecorino Romano cheese. This can easily made vegetarian by replacing the butter with olive oil and the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Ingredients

• 12oz Tortellini - 3 Cheese
• 1 cup Carrot, peeled & cubed
• 1 Yellow Onion, peeled & chopped
• 2-3 Plum Tomatoes, unpeeled & cubed
• 1 cup Swiss Chard, tough stalks removed & leaves torn bite-sized
• 1-2 Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Garlic, minced
• 8 cups Chicken Broth
• 1-2 Tbsp Butter
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

1. In a soup pot add the butter, onions and garlic, cook until fragrant and starting to become translucent.
2. Add the carrots, and tomatoes, let cook till tomatoes sweat. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme. Cook until carrots are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Bring up to a boil and add the Swiss chard and tortellini. Cook for another 5+ minutes depending on tortellini instructions.
4. Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook time: 20 mins. Total time: 30 mins.
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Nutrition

Calories: 206 per serving