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May 25, 2011

Tomato Tortellini Soup

I love tomato based soups, whether simple or complex, and this time of year I often have a few jars of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes that I canned the previous summer that I need to use up in preparation of the new season of tomatoes right around the corner. This soup is a very simple soup that I came up with to utilize some of my homed canned bounty from last year.

The great thing about most soups is they are quick and easy and take next to no time to throw together, this one especially. The onion, garlic and herbs give it just the right combination of flavor, while the tomatoes bring it all together in a soup that is relatively healthy and most definitely tasty. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner where quality and time are the key.

As the weather gets warmer people often wander away from soups, but I myself love soup anytime of the year. This soup would be perfect on a cold winter day, but it also is fabulous in the summer as well because making a quick pot of soup doesn't heat up the house that badly. Either way be sure to try it...This one is really a winner!

What You'll Need:
Extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves of garlic, minced
A pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of dried Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
1 tablespoon of dried parsley
1 quart of tomato sauce (Note: As I mentioned above I used home canned tomatoes, but if you don't have those handy you can use a large can of tomato sauce bought from the store.)
1 quart of diced tomatoes (Note: See the note above.)
1 cup of broth or water, optional (Note: You can use chicken or vegetable broth or water or leave this out all together.)
1 - 8 ounce package of Barilla Three Cheese Tortellini or a stuffed pasta of your choice

In a large stock saute onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil along with a pinch of sea salt, some freshly ground black pepper, Italian Seasoning, dried oregano and dried parsley until onion is just tender.

Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and broth or water if desired and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, stirring occasionally.

Next add the package of tortellini and allow the soup to cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until tortellini is tender.

Serve immediately.

Notes: This soup is great paired with a grilled cheese sandwich or a simple salad.

Posted by Dianne at May 25, 2011 3:43 PM

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