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Herbed Focaccia and Minestrone

Minestrone with Cheese Tortellini

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper seeds and ribs removed, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 32-ounce boxes vegetable broth
  • 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 16-ounce bag California-style frozen mixed vegetables, not thawed
  • 1 15½-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 16-ounce bag cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, frozen vegetables, and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and add tortellini. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tortellini float to the top. 
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with basil and cheese, and serve with Herb Focaccia.
  • Recipe Courtesy of QUICK & KOSHER Meals in Minutes, by Jamie Geller (Feldheim 2010) - BUY NOW.