Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Tortellini Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 TBSPs extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 fennel bulb, diced
1/2 TSP sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 TSPs balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
31/2 cups vegetable broth
1 TBSP fresh thyme leaves
1/4 to 1/2 TSP red pepper flakes
9 to 12 ounces cheese tortellini,
or vegan tortellini
5 cups torn kale
Dollops of Kale Pesto
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

Recipe Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, fennel, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente.
Add the tortellini and the kale to the soup and simmer for 2 more minutes.
Season to taste with about 1/4 to 1/2 TSP more salt and a few generous grinds of pepper.
Serve in bowls with scoops of the kale pesto and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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