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Tortellini en brodo in a rimmed bowl.

Italian Tortellini en Brodo Recipe (Pasta in Broth)

Allie Hagerty
Warm up with a bowl of Tortellini en Brodo, a traditional Italian soup made with cheese tortellini and a savory Parmesan-infused broth. Perfect for chilly nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Pasta, Soup
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • ladle
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh tortellini cheese or meat-filled
  • 8 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 small onion halved
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 celery stalks cut into large chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Fresh parsley or basil finely chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Broth:

  • In a large pot, combine 8 cups chicken or beef broth, 1 halved onion, 2 large chunks of carrots, 2 large chunks of celery, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 Parmesan rind, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the vegetables and Parmesan rind, and return the liquid to the pot.

Cook the Tortellini:

  • Bring the strained broth to a gentle boil. Add 1 lb fresh tortellini and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the tortellini float.

Serve:

  • Ladle the tortellini and broth into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley or basil, if desired.

Notes

Strain for clarity: Strain the broth thoroughly for a clear broth that looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Use fresh tortellini: If making your own tortellini, roll the pasta dough with a pasta machine or rolling pin for even pasta sheets.
Keep it gentle: Cook the tortellini over a gentle simmer to prevent them from breaking apart.
Double the batch: Freeze any leftover broth in an airtight container for the next day or future recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 2817mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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