Roasted Pepper and Tortellini Soup
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Rich Italian flavor without the fat. Serve with a whole grain
bread and salad for a complete meal.
Preparation facts
Servings: 4
Yield: 7 cups (1.5L)
Ingredients
2 tsp (10mL) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (90g) onions, chopped
3 cups (270g) mushrooms, sliced (1/2 pound)
1 tsp (1g) Italian seasoning
29 oz (825g) chicken broth (two 14.5-ounce cans)
12 oz (340g) roasted red peppers (one jar), blended
12 oz (340g) tortellini, cheese-filled (fresh or frozen)
Directions
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onions, sautéing
for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in Italian seasonings and chicken broth.
While broth is heating, place roasted red peppers and their liquid in a
food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Add pureed peppers to chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in tortellini and cook uncovered until tortellini is done (about 4
to 8 minutes).
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 599
Calories from Fat 176 (29%)
% Daily Value*
29%Total Fat 19g
31%Saturated
Fat 6.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
12%Cholesterol 36mg
247%Sodium 5922mg
53%Potassium 1869mg
18%Total
Carbohydrate 54g
14%Dietary
Fiber 3.5g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
99%Protein 50g