TORTELLINI SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

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A tasty alternative to regular chicken noodle soup. You can add other veggies to this also, for example some chopped spinach. The chicken-apple sausage give it a unique flavor. Yummy and makes a great, filling dinner. This can be frozen.

Provided by Diane Horn Talts

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 24

extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 large carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
5 parsley stems
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6 links chicken-apple sausage. meat removed from casings
1 egg
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, or to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
kosher salt to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds frozen tortellini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as desired
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Set a large stockpot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme. Gently cook and stir until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add parsley stems. Add Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and allow to simmer while you make the meatballs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked onion to the bowl of a food processor. Add sausage, egg, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Season meatball mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and warm over medium heat until just smoking. Use a small scoop to drop meatball mixture onto the skillet. Cook meatballs, turning frequently, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drop frozen tortellini into simmering soup and cook until they float, 3 to 5 minutes. Add browned meatballs to soup and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve soup in shallow bowls with a shower of Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 848.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Chris Hoon
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never even know they're eating them!


Beverly Keys
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I love the addition of the meatballs to this soup. They add a nice touch of flavor and protein.


Precious Uvieze
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This soup is hearty and filling, but it's also surprisingly light. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Keith Dudumashe
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Mujahid Shabir Lashari
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yavier Test
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I've made this soup several times now and I've never been disappointed. It's always flavorful and comforting.


Sajjadur Rahman
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen tortellini to make it even easier.


Dustin Jenkins
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never even know they're eating them!


IGNISTIOUS TIROP
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I love the addition of the meatballs to this soup. They add a nice touch of flavor and protein.


Roza's Cosmetics
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This soup is hearty and filling, but it's also surprisingly light. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Taimoor Javed
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Ian Patterson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shahid 1714
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. I love that I can use frozen meatballs to make it even easier.


Mikiyale Walker
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


sanaa Benjamin
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the meatballs add a nice touch of protein.


Biira Kalungi
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! The meatballs were especially delicious.


Siyam Sorkar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


emad mughal
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This tortellini soup with meatballs was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tortellini cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful, with a nice balance of herbs and spices.