Tortellini En Brodo Con Polpetti Recipe

Name: Tortellini En Brodo Con Polpetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth good homemade or store bought; 8 ounces tortellini fresh; 1 Parmesan rind; 1 cup baby spinach chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest or more of; soup OPTIONAL: Better than Bouillion if you need more flavor in the; chopped parsley for garnish; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup milk 2%, whole, skim, all is fine; 3 tablespoons parsley freshly, finely chopped; salt

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth good homemade or store bought
8 ounces tortellini fresh
1 Parmesan rind
1 cup baby spinach chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest or more of
soup OPTIONAL: Better than Bouillion if you need more flavor in the
chopped parsley for garnish
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup milk 2%, whole, skim, all is fine
3 tablespoons parsley freshly, finely chopped
salt

1
["Pour broth, garlic and parmesan rind into a large soup pot and bring up to a simmer. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.", "Combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. Combine mixture with your hands until just mixed, do not over mix or you will end up having dense meat balls.
2
Prepare a sheet pan by spraying it with pan spray and THEN putting parchment on top. Create a huge ""X"" on the sheet from one corner to the next. This is a great trick to get your paper to stick onto the sheet pan.", "Use a tablespoon, melon baller, or small ice cream scoop to shape the meatballs. Do not make them too smooth, the rigid edges will allow for better browning in the oven.
3
Place meatballs into the oven and let cook for 7 minutes.", "Back to the soup. Taste for seasoning. If you are using store bought broth or stock you may need to add in more flavor. Add in your Better Than Bouillion 1 tbsp at a time. Tasting as you go.", "After the soup has simmered for 15-20 minutes, add in your tortellini and let cook for another 5-7 minutes on a nice simmer.", "Add in meatballs. Allow to cook for another 10 minutes.", "Add in spinach and stir. Taste for seasoning and add in lemon zest.", "Serve with a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan, freshly chopped parsley and some more lemon zest."]

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

217

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth good homemade or store bought, 8 ounces tortellini fresh, 1 Parmesan rind, 1 cup baby spinach chopped, and more.

Yes, Tortellini En Brodo Con Polpetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortellini En Brodo Con Polpetti

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