Tortellini in Brodo

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Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 small head escarole, chopped
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese or meat tortellini
  • 1 12-ounce bone-in smoked pork chop, diced (bone reserved)
  • 2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 small piece parmesan rind
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced

Step by Step method

    Step 1.

    Add the tortellini, escarole and diced pork; season with pepper.

    Step 2.

    Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat.

    Step 3.

    Remove the parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone from the pot with a slotted spoon.

    Step 4.

    Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are almost tender, about 15 minutes.

    Step 5.

    Add 2 cups water, the chicken broth, parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone.

    Step 6.

    Add the leeks, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks wilt, about 5 minutes.

    Step 7.

    Cook until the tortellini and escarole are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

    Step 8.

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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