Vegetable soup with tortellini
Description
Perfect for lunch. Usually, we make vegetarian soups or those based on meat broth, forgetting that dumplings can make a soup uniquely delicious. We suggest giving preference to Italian dumplings, though the recipe will work just as well with Siberian or Ukrainian ones. The main thing is that the dumpling dough should be dense and of good quality. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, cook the tortellini according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drain all the water and set the cooked dumplings aside.
- 2
Step 2
2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add chopped bell pepper, carrots, onion, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Add garlic, herbs, and spices. Cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
- 3
Step 3
3. If you don't have canned diced tomatoes, you can use regular canned tomatoes, cutting them into small pieces. If you only have fresh tomatoes, choose the ripest and softest ones.
- 4
Step 4
4. Add tomatoes and broth to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
5. Pour the hot soup into bowls, evenly distribute the cooked tortellini among them, and serve immediately.