Tortellini with cheese and meat in broth topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 12 oz (340 g) diced pork loin on the bone (save the bone)
- 250 g frozen tortellini with cheese or meat
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 2 leeks, cut lengthwise and then finely chopped and washed (white and light green parts only)
- 2 carrots, cut lengthwise and then finely chopped
- 2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small piece of Parmesan rind
- 2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 1 small head, chopped salad chicory
- Salt and ground black pepper
Preparation:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water, chicken broth, Parmesan rind, lemon zest, and pork bone. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the vegetables are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the Parmesan rind, zest, and bone from the pan. Bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the tortellini, endive, and pork cubes; season with pepper. Cook until the tortellini and endive are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 24g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 25g, Carbohydrates 47g, Fiber 6g, Cholesterol 54mg, Sodium 900mg, Sugars 4g. |