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Comforting Tortellini in Brodo

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A warm, delicate soup featuring tender tortellini simmered in a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth (homemade preferred or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 1 small onion, peeled and halved
  • 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cheese tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine chicken broth, water, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herb sprig. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat (about 10 minutes).
  2. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove pot from heat and strain broth through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or large bowl, pressing gently on vegetables to extract flavor. Discard solids.
  4. Return strained broth to pot. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed, adding salt gradually.
  5. Bring broth back to a gentle boil. Add fresh tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes, until they float and are tender but firm.
  6. Ladle tortellini and broth into warm bowls. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Simmer broth gently to avoid cloudiness and bitterness. Use fresh tortellini for best texture and avoid overcooking. Add salt gradually since cheese adds saltiness. Skim starch from broth surface if it becomes cloudy. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and tastes richer than pre-grated.

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Keywords: tortellini in brodo, comfort food, Italian soup, easy dinner, cozy meal, homemade broth, fresh tortellini

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