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Tortellini in Brodo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Leaks (white & light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed
1 small piece Parmesan rind
2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
2 carrots, Halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 c low-sodium chicken broth
1c chopped Italian parsely
1 12-oz bone-in smoked pork
chop, diced (bone reserved)
1 9-oz pkg refrigerated cheese tortellini,
1 small head escarole chopped
Freshly ground pepper


Directions:
Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the leaks, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally until leaks wilt - about 5 minutes.
Add 2 c water, the chicken broth, Parmesan rind, lemon zest, and pork bone.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are almost tender - about 15 minutes.
Remove Parmesan rind, lemon zest, and pork bone from the pot with a slotted spoon.
Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat.
Add the tortellini, escarole and diced pork; season with pepper.
Cook until the tortellini and escarole are tender - 4 to 5 minute
Add parsley about 2 minutes before removing from heat to serve.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
60 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
From Food Network Kitchen

 

 

 

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