Italian Meatball and Tortellini Soup

Name: Italian Meatball and Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained; 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth; 2 cups fully cooked frozen Italian meatballs (from 22-oz bag); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

5 Ratings

5 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

This hearty soup is meal-worthy! Made with three-cheese tortellini, bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese and Italian meatballs, every bite is super satisfying and perfectly cozy.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 21, 2019

Make With

Pillsbury Bread

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
2 cups fully cooked frozen Italian meatballs (from 22-oz bag)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

1

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add red bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2

Add diced tomatoes, broth, frozen meatballs, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in tortellini; return to simmering, and cook uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta is heated through.
3

Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

This is a hearty soup; if you prefer more broth, add an additional 1 cup chicken broth.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little zip.
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Serve with Pillsbury™ French bread or crescent rolls for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 410

Calories from Fat: 200

Total Fat: 22g; 34%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 41%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 135mg; 45%

Sodium: 1420mg; 59%

Potassium: 380mg; 11%

Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;