2 cups (150g) tortellini, cheese-filled*, fresh or frozen
2 Tbs (15g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese*
Directions
In a large soup pot, bring broth, onion, carrot, green chiles, garlic
and basil to a simmer.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Turn heat up and bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini and cook
uncovered until tender to bite, 4 to 8 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 329
Calories from Fat 80 (24%)
% Daily Value*
13%Total Fat 9g
17%Saturated
Fat 3.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3g
12%Cholesterol 35mg
35%Sodium 832mg
17%Potassium 582mg
15%Total
Carbohydrate 45g
12%Dietary
Fiber 2.9g
Sugars 9g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
35%Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
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