Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 12 oz mushrooms, diced
- 4 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbs Italian herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 7 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1½ lb cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 handfuls kale, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over high heat. Add diced carrots and onion; sauté for 3 minutes.
- Mix in diced mushrooms and celery; sauté for another few minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in paprika, Italian herb seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste until well-coated. Pour in dry white apple vinegar and broth; bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Stir in cheese tortellini and grated parmesan; boil for 5 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
- Gently mix in heavy cream and chopped kale until combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal vegetables for added flavor. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based alternative.
