Tortellini & Zucchini Soup

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Everyone knows tortellini make a quick weeknight pasta dinner--but they also add substance that turns this quick, colorful vegetable soup into a meal. One caveat: Read the label carefully; avoid pasta products made with hydrogenated oils or unnecessary preservatives. Enjoy this soup with a slice of multigrain baguette and a spinach salad.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
9 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 large carrots, finely chopped

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

  • 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth

  • 2 medium zucchini, diced

  • 9 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen tortellini, preferably spinach-&-cheese

  • 4 plum tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; stir, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and just beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Stir in broth and zucchini; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tortellini and tomatoes and simmer until the tortellini are plump and the tomatoes are beginning to break down, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir vinegar into the hot soup just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198 Calories
8g Fat
27g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 4661IU 93%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Folate 34mcg 8%
Sodium 490mg 21%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Potassium 400mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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