Tortellini Minestrone
- 1 14 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- salt & pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 12 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 14 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Cook turkey with 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning, salt & pepper, onion, and garlic, breaking up turkey as it cooks, until turkey is no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Add zucchini and peppers; cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in tortellini and parsley.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
- Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
lean ground turkey, italian seasoning, salt, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, italian seasoning, zucchini, green pepper, frozen cheese tortellini, parsley, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortellini-minestrone-185981 (may not work)