This is an easy, delicious vegetarian soup for a cold night after a busy day.
AuthorSusan Evans, Certified Clinical Herbalist
Ingredients
Olive oil
½cupchopped onion
½cupchopped bell pepper
3-4minced garlic cloves
1small bunch kaleleaves stripped from stems, stems and leaves chopped
1medium zucchinichopped into bite-size pieces
8cupsveggie or chicken broth
1 14.5ozcan diced tomatoes
1 8oz.pkg. refrigerated tortellini’s(I like spinach and cheese)
2tbs.chopped fresh basiloptional
1tsp.dried oregano
1tsp.dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Lightly coat bottom of heated soup pot with olive oil. Add onions, peppers, zucchini, dried herbs, and kale stems and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or two. Add tomatoes, broth, and kale leaves, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add tortellini and simmer until cooked through. Add more broth or water if needed. Serve with fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and a crunchy baguette.