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Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth

Giada De Laurentiis

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Weekend Lunch

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (160)

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10 min
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20 min
Total:
30 min
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Directions

Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Season the broth with pepper, to taste. Add the tortellini. Simmer over medium heat until al dente, about 7 minutes.

Ladle the broth and tortellini into soup bowls. Top with parsley and Parmesan crisps and serve.

Parmesan Crisps:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2 inch apart.

Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.

Yield: 8 to 10 crisps

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  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    ELIZABETH FORT WAYNE, IN 07-19-2010

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    Quick & delicious

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This is incredibly EASY and so good. Tastes like you ordered it in a restaurant and yet it's completely worry free. I like... to add spinach for extra nutrition, but otherwise I don't do anything special. It's good made with vegetable broth rather than chicken broth, too. The only thing is that it's not so good the next day because the tortellini gets a little bloated, so I usually only add as much as will be eaten at once, and then add more pasta when I eat it the next time. Good enough to serve to company!Read more
  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    Diane Bloomington, IL 07-09-2010

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    Make it your own

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I have been making something like this for quite some time. What I love about it is you can totally make it your own, using... whatever additional ingredients you have on hand. I usually add aome garlic, spinach and mozzarella cheese. Not only does it taste great but it's really pretty in the bowl. Excellent when served with garlic toast.Read more
  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    Chelsea Sunnyvale, CA 05-03-2010

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    simple base for a tasty easy soup

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    i had to state that i really think that giada meant for this to be an easy base for a simple go-to soup when you need a quick... yummy warm meal. i just made it just as she said and it was still good, not bland as some have said- how is chicken stock bland?? people need to stop thinking you need a bunch of ingredients for everything. i think you are supposed to add what you wish into it- i ended up adding some garlic and crushed red pepper since i had some sitting around. i wouldve added spinach but i dont have any. as for the person giving her a hard time for it not being authentic, i definitely think that giada knows that. she wrote this recipe as a simple and fast meal for people who dont have the time to put together something complicatedl, like one with homemade chicken stock and tortellinis. all in all i think this is a really good recipe that you can put your own twist in however you like or just eat it how she has stated. i still love you giada!!Read more
  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    Ashley Supply, NC 03-18-2010

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    Delicious!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I'm eating this soup as I type and I must say I'm really pleased! I'm glad I read the reviews first, as I made some minor... changes. First, I used organic free range chicken broth and Trader Joe's cheese tortellini. I added garlic salt, pepper, thyme, and a pinch of sweet paprika to the broth and the flavor is incredible. A definite must make when you're feeling a little lazy.Read more
  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    Bill Oceanside, CA 02-20-2010

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    Simple and easy done right!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I've made this dish for my family dozens of times, and they still request it regularly. I love it because it's extremely... easy, and full of flavor. I do recommend, in the absence of homemade chicken broth... to use a good store-bought chicken STOCK. Stock adds some richness and depth to the soup (versus broth.) I've used a variety of differnt tortellini's (cheese, mushroom, veal, etc.) but my family is partial to the cheese version. The italian parsley is a MUST... and really freshens (and lightens-up) the flavor. As an alternative to the parmesean crisps, try mozzerella panini, with a basil leaf in each panini... (in a panini press.) Or... homemade basil pesto with/in the mozzerella panini... Good eating!!! Read more
  • recipe Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
    Tamara Chico, CA 08-31-2009

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    Needs a few adjustments

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    Although this recipe is rather boring with just these simple ingredients, with a few extra steps its amazing! The point of... this soup is to be as easy as possible and that it is. I have made it many times for many people and I absolutely love it. The first thing I did was add pesto towards the end, it gives this soup an incredible flavor. I also cook onions in a little oil before adding the broth. I like a little spice so I added some chili flakes when sauteing the onions. Add a good amount of pepper and this soup is to die for. Also instead of cheese tortellini I buy the package of herb tortellini in the boxed pasta section. It's amazing with just a few extra touches!Read more
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