TORTELLINI, BEAN AND PESTO SOUP

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Simply sumptuous! This savory bowl of veggies, pasta and beans is a meal in itself!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 package (10 ounces) dried cheese-filled tortellini (2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons basil pesto
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook garlic, carrot, onion and celery in butter 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in water and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Stir in beans and tortellini. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender.
  • Stir in parsley and pepper. Top each serving with pesto and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Muhammad Giles
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Overall, this soup is a good starting point. With a few tweaks, it could be even better.


Panna begom
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This soup is too thick. I would add more broth next time.


Golu Yadav
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The tortellini in this soup was overcooked. I would cook it for less time next time.


tracy collins
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This soup is a little bland. I would add some more salt and pepper.


Daira Vazquez
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I'm not a fan of pesto, so I used a different sauce. The soup was still delicious.


Frederick Mthembi
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Rafay Rana
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I added some chopped kale to this soup and it was delicious. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


sean Peter
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tortellini.


Qubsuma Arsii
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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and pesto make it really flavorful.


Med Djelita
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This soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Dimples Seqapotsa
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Daniel Tochi
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The flavors in this soup are amazing. The pesto adds a nice pop of flavor.


Bilai Khan
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


logan teo
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of tortellini, beans, and pesto is delicious and comforting.