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Tortellini in Brodo
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Soups · 30-Minute

Tortellini in Brodo

Delicate cheese tortellini in a golden chicken broth with Parmesan. Light, elegant and quick enough for weeknights.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4

What you'll need

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 20 oz refrigerated tortellini
  • grated Parmesan
  • parsley
  • black pepper

Steps

  1. Simmer broth with carrot, celery and the rind for 10 minutes.
  2. Add tortellini and cook per package time, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the rind and ladle into bowls with Parmesan, parsley and pepper.

TipA Parmesan rind adds savory depth to store-bought broth.