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Spinach And Tortelloni Soup (Skinny Pasta)

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Category: Side Dishes, Soups, Pasta, Low Fat

 Ingredients List

  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 c Sliced carrots
  • 1/4 c Thinly sliced green onions;
  • -with tops
  • 2 Cloves garlic; minced
  • 1 ts Dried basil
  • 32 oz Low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 c Water
  • 9 oz Tortellini; cheese-filled,
  • -with tomato (fresh and
  • -low-fat)
  • 3 c Spinach leaves; torn
  • 3 ts Lemon juice; (2 to 3)
  • 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg; or less
  • 1/8 ts Pepper

 Directions

Look for fresh or frozen tortelloni filled with low-fat ricotta and
sun-dried tomato: 170 cals per 1-cup serving (18% CFF: 3.5 gm total fat).
Estimated by author.

Spray bottom of large saucepan with oil; heat over medium until hot. Saute
carrots, onions, garlic, and basil until onions are tender, about 5
minutes.

Add chicken broth and water to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and
simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

Heat broth mixture to boiling; stir in tomato and cheese tortelloni; add
spinach. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tortelloni are al dente,
about 5 minutes. Season with lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper.

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