Italian Cabbage Soup

Products in this Recipe:: Red Cabbage; Great Northern Beans

Prep time:: 6 min.
Cook time:: 15 min.
Total time:: 21 min.
Yield:: 6 Servings

Ingredients (Paragraphs): 1 (16 oz.) jar Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, not drained; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 medium bell pepper, diced about 1/2"; 2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup dried cheese tortellini; 1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed; 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced 1/4" thick; 1 small tomato, chopped; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions

Drain cabbage well (reserving liquid). Set cabbage and liquid aside. Heat oil in large (4-1/2 quart) pot. Cook bell pepper, thyme and garlic 3 to 5 minutes, until pepper begins to soften. Add broth, water, tortellini, and beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini and continue simmering, partially covered, until zucchini and tortellini are just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage, 2 tablespoons reserved cabbage liquid and tomato; add salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

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