Dandelion Greens and Tortellini Soup

This vegetable soup with dandelion greens is quick and easy to prepare on a weeknight, and includes cheese tortellini for added body.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup matchstick-sized carrots
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups chopped dandelion greens
• 1.5 cups dry cheese tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, dandelion greens, garlic powder, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir tortellini into the pot and serve.