Tortellini in Brodo 

Submitted by: Rich

Attributed to: Emeril

Category: Soup

Description: A warm, hearty soup that hits the spot when its cold outside.  

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45-60 minutes

Servings: 6

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup chopped celery

3/4 cup chopped carrots

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

8 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1 pack of tortellini (frozen or dried)

2 tbsp parsley

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt & pepper

Special tools/utensils needed:

Directions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat

2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and salt and pepper

3. Sauté until vegetables are soft about 5 minutes

4. Add garlic, red pepper flakes & Italian seasoning

5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant then add stock

6. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes

7. Add the tortellini and cook for 5  minutes if using fresh pasta or 15 minutes if using frozen pasta

8. Serve soup and garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.