Tortellini in chicken broth or tortellini en brodo is an inviting, comforting and traditional Italian soup, enjoyed for centuries. Typical of the region of Emilia-Romagna, this classic Italian soup is a perfect blend of simple flavors. Once prepared, the delicate tortellini pasta, filled with a mixture of meats, cheeses, and herbs, simmers in a rich and flavorful broth made from chicken, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. As the tortellini cooks, they release their delicious fillings, further enhancing the broth. Served hot, tortellini in chicken broth is a satisfying and delightful meal, often accompanied by grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
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TORTELLINI IN BRODO
This is one of Emilia-Romagna's typical dishes. It's not the classic version (with pork loin, one egg, butter and sometimes white wine), but a variation taken from the area between Modena and Reggio Emilia. The rezdore of Emilia used to do the sfoglia by hand, but now they use a food processor.
Provided by Viviana Romanori
Categories Mains Jamie Magazine Dinner Party Gorgeous Winter Soups Italian Starters
Time 4h15m
Yield 3-4 (about 20 tortellini each)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- First, make a stock. Put the beef brisket, bones, chicken, unpeeled onion and celery in a large stockpot. Halve the carrot lengthways, and add to the pan with a pinch of sea salt.
- Pour over 2 litres of cold water, or enough to cover. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 4 hours, skimming occasionally.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta dough. Blend the ingredients in a food processor (or combine by hand) until they come together and you have a soft but firm dough. Lightly dust with flour, wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, heat a little oil in a saucepan, season the mince and fry until cooked through. Drain any water and leave to cool.
- Transfer to a food processor with the prosciutto, mortadella and nutmeg. Finely grate in the Parmesan, then blitz (or finely chop together by hand) until you have a very fine mixture.
- You'll need to make the pasta in stages so it doesn't dry out. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Use a pasta machine (or a floured rolling pin) to roll out 1 piece (covering the rest with clingfilm or a tea towel ) into a long, flat, very thin 6cm-wide strip. Slice into 3cm squares.
- To make the tortellini, lightly dust a tray with flour. Place a ¼ of a teaspoon of filling in the middle of a square of pasta.
- Fold the pasta over into a triangle, and press at the edges to seal. Wind the folded edge around the tip of your middle finger and press the ends to form a ring.
- Continue until you have used all the rolled-out dough, then roll the next piece and keep going until it's all used up. You can make meatballs or ragù with any leftover filling.
- To serve, strain the stock and discard the meat and vegetables. Taste and adjust the salt, if it's necessary.
- Bring to the boil, add the tortellini and cook for about 3 minutes, or till they rise to the surface. Ladle into bowls and serve with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 23 g fat, SaturatedFat 9.1 g saturated fat, Protein 33.3 g protein, Carbohydrate 47.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.1 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
TORTELLINI EN BRODO
Tortellini en brodo ("in broth") is a traditional first course for Christmas feasts in northern Italy. Because it calls for only a few ingredients, make sure they are of the highest quality, especially the chicken stock (now is a good time to use any you might have in your freezer).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small stockpot, bring stock to a boil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in tortellini. Cook pasta according to package instructions (it should float to the top when finished). Remove from heat, and serve hot.
TORTELLINI IN CHICKEN BROTH
In Italy, this soup is called tortellini en brodo. If you keep your freezer stocked, this soup is a snap to whip up after a long day at the office.
Provided by apotherix
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir broth and water together in a pot; bring to a boil. Stir frozen tortellini into broth mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir watercress and scallions into broth mixture and cook until watercress wilts, about 2 minutes. Add hot pepper sauce. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and black pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHEESE TORTELLINI IN LIGHT BROTH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Season the broth with pepper, to taste. Add the tortellini. Simmer over medium heat until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Ladle the broth and tortellini into soup bowls. Top with parsley and Parmesan Crisps and serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
TORTELLINI IN BRODO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks wilt, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water, the chicken broth, parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone. Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone from the pot with a slotted spoon. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat. Add the tortellini, escarole and diced pork; season with pepper. Cook until the tortellini and escarole are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 54 milligrams, Sodium 900 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 4 grams
TORTELLINI IN BROTH WITH ESCAROLE
This simple and satisfying dish is a quick version of a traditional Italian dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine broth, 2 cups water, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; bring to a boil.
- Add escarole; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 15 seconds.
- Add tortellini; cook until they float to the top, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf, and season soup with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g
HOMEMADE TORTELLINI IN BROTH
from globalgoumet.com I've been looking for a recipe like one that my Italian Grandmother uses - this looks right. All Comments Welcome!
Provided by Atomic-Annie
Categories Clear Soup
Time 33m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the chicken breast in the butter, seasoning it with salt and pepper; set aside. Chop mortadella finely and combine in a bowl with the chicken, ricotta, 1 cup grated Romano, 1 egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Heap the flour in a mound on a board and make a well in the center. Break in the 2 remaining eggs and knead into soft, smooth dough. Roll out into a thin (1/8" thick) sheet and cut into 1-1/4" circles (you can use a small juice glass).
- To make tortellini, place a little of the filling in the center of each circle and fold the pasta in half, pressing it around the edges to seal in filling. Then wind the folded edge around the tip of your index finger and press the 2 ends together to form a ring.
- Bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Bring the stock to a boil. Drop in tortellini and cook until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and serve in bowls of broth, passing remaining grated cheese.
BROCCOLI CHICKEN TORTELLINI
When I concocted this recipe years ago, I had just discovered fresh tortellini. I added the alfredo sauce and broccoli and liked the way it tasted. I serve it with French or sourdough bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Stir in the chicken, Alfredo sauce and seasoned salt; cook and stir until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
TORTELLINI IN BRODO
Make and share this Tortellini in Brodo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Stocks
Time 27m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place stock in large pot and bring to boil.
- Drop in the frozen tortellini.
- Stir and then cook per package directions.
- When tortellini are done, spoon into soup bowls (pasta will look like puffed up pillows).
- Drop a few leaves of spinach on each bowl to wilt.
- Top with some lemon zest, if desired, and a small handful of Parmigiano.
- Serve with crusty bread and a fabulous glass of wine.
- Enjoy! ;).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 1741.5, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 9, Protein 38.1
CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
What's not to love when you combine tortellini, chicken, and broccoli in a flavorful sauce made with chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese? This dinner is a true kid-pleaser!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TORTELLINI IN PARMESAN BROTH
Categories Soup/Stew Cheese Garlic Pasta Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Parmesan Spinach Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut rind off cheese. Combine rind, stock, garlic, parsley, and oil in a 3-quart pot, then simmer gently, partially covered, 30 minutes. Discard parsley and rind and season broth with salt.
- Add tortellini and simmer, partially covered, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and simmer, uncovered, 1 minute. Divide among 4 soup plates, then shave cheese over soup to taste.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tortellini: Look for tortellini made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Avoid tortellini that is made with preservatives or artificial flavors.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth. If you're using chicken broth, you can add some roasted chicken bones to the pot to give it more flavor.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to the soup. Common vegetables to add to tortellini soup include carrots, celery, onions, and spinach. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as zucchini, broccoli, or kale.
- Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten the flavors.
- Serve the soup hot: Tortellini soup is best served hot. You can garnish the soup with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Tortellini soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tortellini soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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