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Tuscan Tomato, Tortellini & White Bean Soup

Tuscan Tomato, Tortellini & White Bean Soup

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Tuscan Tomato, Tortellini & White Bean Soup

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Tuscan Tomato, Tortellini & White Bean Soup

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, Tuscan Tomato Tortellini & Bean Soup is a hearty one-pot meal perfect for any night of the week. Loaded with fiber, vitamins, and plant-based goodness from beans and spinach, it’s a nourishing, nutrient-dense dish the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot, minced
  • 1 Carrot, grated
  • 1 Celery Stalk, minced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1, 28oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 Can, 14oz Cannelini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1, 14oz Package Frozen Tortellini
  • OPTIONAL: Parmesan Cheese Rind

Toppings:

  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Basil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrots, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until tender, for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Turn the heat down to low and add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock and. Stir together and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  5. Next, add the cannelini beans and frozen tortellini and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the tortellini are cooked through. (Add the Parmesan rind at this time if using!)
  6. Add the spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach just wilts.
  7. Spoon into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. The Parmesan cheese rind is optional but adds great depth of flavor to the soup if you have it!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4
  • Calories: 481
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 79g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 29mg

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Healthy Baked Potato Soup

Healthy Baked Potato Soup

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Creamy, comforting and absolutely delicious, this healthy baked potato soup wins at dinner time, every time!

Healthy Baked Potato Soup

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Healthy Baked Potato Soup

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 Servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This healthy baked potato soup with cauliflower is a creamy, lighter twist on the classic. Cauliflower adds extra fiber and smoothness, while keeping the dish rich and satisfying. This is the perfect comfort soup, especially when topped with chives and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Large Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups Frozen Cauliflower florets
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. To a dutch oven or large pot, add the vegetable stock, diced potato, frozen cauliflower and 1 tsp salt. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Using an immersion blender, blend the cauliflower, potato mixture until smooth.
  3. Then, to the pot add the milk, Greek Yogurt and remaining salt and pepper. Stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine. Turn the heat to low to cook the soup through for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Taste for seasoning and add salt and preference to taste.
  5. Top with chives, cheddar cheese or crumbled bacon. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5
  • Calories: 121
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg

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Greek-Style Nachos

Greek-Style Nachos

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Greek-Style Nachos

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Greek-Style Nachos

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  • Author: Amy RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Delicious Greek-Style Nachos with Chickpeas, Feta, Tomato & Olives

Ingredients

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Chickpeas

  • 1 lb Dried Chickpeas (See notes for alternative options)
  • 1 tbsp Olive OIl
  • 1 Onion (medium)
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala (Optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth

Pita Chips

  • 2 Pita Bread
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Veggie Salad

  • 1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 pt Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

Toppings

  • Greek Yogurt
  • Feta Cheese
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Hot Sauce (Optional)

Instructions

Chickpeas

  1. Sort and rinse your dried chickpeas. (If using canned skip this step.) Fill a large bowl with 6 cups water, pour chickpeas into bowl and soak overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 375° F. Drain your soaked chickpeas, set aside.
  3. In a large dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion to pan, sautee until slightly browned.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic and sautee for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the spices, salt and lemon zest to garlic and onions and sautee for another 30 seconds.
  6. Add vegetable stock to pot and then the chickpeas (soaked or canned). Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir mixture together and then bring to a boil. Then, turn the heat off and cover the pot with a lid.
  7. Next, put the dutch oven into your preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the chickpeas you are using. (If you are using canned, it should take around 45 minutes for the chickpeas to soak up the yummy liquid. If you are using dry, soaked chickpeas it will take closer to an hour to an half and half for the beans to soak up the liquid.)
  8. Once the liquid has been absorbed by the chickpeas they are done. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Toppings:

  1. Slice your pita bread into triangles, drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/8 tsp salt over top and place onto a sheet tray (Skip this step if you bought pre-made pita chips!)
  2. Bake pita chips in the oven with your chickpeas for 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they burn easily!

 

Vegetable Topping:

  1. Slice 1 pint cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise. Peel, seed and chop cucumber to 1 inch chunks.
  2. Serve with Greek yogurt, feta cheese, kalamata olives and hot sauce as desired.

 

To Plate:

  1. Set pita chips on plate, top with dollops of Greek Yogurt, then the delicious braised chickpeas, cucumber and tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives and hot sauce. Enjoy!!
 

 

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Notes

Notes:
  1. You can make this as simple or complicated as you’d like. Using canned chickpeas and store bought pita chips makes this a week-night winner!
  2. To substitute canned chickpeas use 4 cans, 15 oz each
  3. *This recipe was inspired by several Greek Nacho style recipes and including SmittenKitchen’s Braised Chickpeas.
  • Prep Time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Category: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Salad, Sides
  • Method: Braise
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 541
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 71g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg

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