Tortellini Greens And Bean Soup Food

SAUSAGE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Escarole and White Bean Soup: Cook 3 chopped garlic cloves and some red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add 3 cups chicken broth, 1 head chopped escarole and a parmesan rind; simmer 15 minutes. Add 1 can white beans, parmesan and salt.
• For Sausage-Bean Soup: Make Escarole and White Bean Soup; saute 4 chopped sweet Italian sausages with the garlic.

GREEN BEANS AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil in large pot.
• Wash and inspect beans.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy 10 inch frying pan. (I use cast iron.).
• Carefully immerse beans in water for no more than 2 minutes.
• Do not dump out water; scoop out beans with tongs or strainer into colander.
• Run cold water over beans in sink to stop cooking and set aside.
• Return water to boil and cook tortellini according to instructions of package OR if you are making fresh tortellini from a recipe, save this step till after beans and sauce are done so that they will be hot and not over cooked.
• While waiting for tortellini to cook add onion and garlic to olive oil, brown slightly and add beans.
• Stir frequently; if they need more oil add some of the butter now.
• When beans begin to sizzle remove them, leaving most of the onions and garlic behind, with tongs to covered bowl and keep warm.
• Be sure to keep an eye on the tortellini and stir them.
• Add the rest of the butter to pan and stir.
• Stir in half of the milk lower the heat to medium.
• Mix the rest of the milk with corn starch in a cup or jar and set aside for a moment.
• Stir half of the cheese, and all of the pepper, and Mrs. Dash into pan with a whisk.
• Stir in the rest of the milk mixture and stir until thickened.
• Set heat to low and gradually stir in the rest of the cheese until melted. (Now cook pasta if using fresh ones).
• Add a little, less that 1/4 cup, of the cooking water from the pasta to the sauce and stir.
• Pour sauce into serving container, cover and set aside.
• In a large serving bowl mix cooked Tortellini and beans, serve immediately with sauce on the side.

TORTELLINI BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a 3-cup jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, layer the beans, lentils and peas. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini, parsley, bouillon, garlic, thyme and salt. Place bag in jar. Replace lid and store in a cool, dry place. Yield: 1 batch (about 2-1/4 cups)., To prepare soup: Remove bag of tortellini and seasonings; set aside. Rinse the beans, lentils and peas; drain. Place in a Dutch oven. Add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until beans are tender. , Stir in the tortellini and seasonings, broth, tomatoes, carrots and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Serve with cheese if desired.

TORTELLINI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat cook carrots, onion, garlic, basil and bay leaf. Stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and tomatoes, breaking tomatoes with back of spoon. Bring to a boil.
• Add tortellini return to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium heat cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in black beans and season with pepper.
• Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and celery and continue to cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth and 4 cups water and increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer, adjusting the heat if necessary, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the tortellini and continue to cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with a spoonful of pesto and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

CHICKEN AND KALE TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours, until chicken is no longer pink.
• Stir in tortellini, beans, artichoke hearts and kale. Cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes, until tortellini and kale are tender, stirring halfway through cook time. Serve immediately. If desired, top with cheese.

TORTELLINI, WHITE BEAN, AND TURNIP GREENS SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until onion is tender and celery and carrot are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add turnip greens, in 2 batches, stirring until wilted after each addition. Stir in broth, beans, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil over medium-high. Add tortellini, and cook until pasta is tender, about 4 minutes. Top with Parmesan.