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Tortellini in Brodo
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Tortellini in Brodo

★ 3.8 · Medium

Delicate meat-filled tortellini simmer gently in a clear, rich homemade chicken broth for a comforting Northern Italian soup traditionally served on holidays.

15 minPrep Time
130 minCook Time
145 minTotal Time
6 servingsYield

Why You'll Love This

  • A comforting, elegant Italian holiday classic
  • Rich homemade broth you can make ahead and freeze
  • Simple ingredient list that relies on technique for flavor

Ingredients

  • 3 lbbone-in chicken thighs and breasts
  • 1medium onion, halved
  • 2carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 2bay leaves
  • 8 wholeblack peppercorns
  • 12 cupscold water
  • 2 tspkosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 lbfresh or frozen meat-filled tortellini
  • 1/3 cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

320Calories
22gProtein
10gFat
34gCarbs
2gFiber
890mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

  1. Place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a large stockpot (at least 8 quarts).

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