Ingredients:
9oz Cheese Tortellini
2T Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2-3 Stalks Celery, diced
6c Vegetable (or Chicken) Stock
1t Italian Blend Herbs, dried
1t Salt
1 - 15.5oz Can Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
4c Kale, stems removed
1/2t Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 - 1/2c Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Directions:
1. In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat
2. Add onion, celery, and garlic, cook until fragrant and soft, approximately 3-5 minutes
3. Add in broth and bring to a slow boil
4. Add in salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes
5. Add in tortellini, cook in broth 3 minutes (package cook time)
6. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer, adding in beans. Cook 2-3 minutes until beans are warmed
7. Remove cover and stir in kale
8. Garnish with fresh grated cheese
Makes approximately 3-4 servings
Notes:
Additional garnish, chopped fresh basil
To add a little brightness to the dish, squeeze in a little lemon juice
Feel free to swap out the tortellini for another shaped pasta, such as orzo (check package cooking directions, you may need to make this separately and add in when serving) or rotelle
