Karen's Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

Submitted by Karen1961

"This recipe has been modified several times by members to make it vegetarian (vegan even), and still it's a popular recipe. I've decided to post the vegetarian version so it will be official. This is not vegan, but can be converted easily by subbing the tortellini for plain pasta."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 (2 cup) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried chili
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 19 ounces Primo mixed beans
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium high. Add onions and cook onion until tender.
2. Add broth, water, carrots, tomatoes (with juice), basil, oregano, chilies, and tomato paste; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, peppers, parsley, garlic, beans, corn and tortellini; simmer for another 30 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled on top if desired.

Reviews

[Debbb]

Really good, thick & hearty! Love how low in fat it is!!

 

[OceanLuvinGranny]

Very good. But, I used vegetable broth instead of the beef broth to make it truly vegetarian. My vegetarian mom loved it! I served it with grated cheese, salsa and sour cream on top. YUM I added chopped broccoli as well.