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

  1. Step 1.

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

  2. Step 2.

    Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat.

  3. Step 3.

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

  4. Step 4.

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

  5. Step 5.

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

  6. Step 6.

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

  7. Step 7.

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

  8. Step 8.

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

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