Tortellini Soup with Leeks & Carrots

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 medium leeks
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or crushed
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup yellow and green frozen beans, diced
Kosher salt to taste
Pepper to taste
5 cups chicken broth
8 oz. frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Method

Trim the roots and dark green leaves from the leeks. Slice the white and light green part in half lengthwise and then slice the halves thinly crosswise. Rinse well and drain.

Melt the butter in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks, beans, and carrot. Season with a couple pinches of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. It’s fine if the vegetables brown lightly.

Stir in about 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook for about 20 seconds, then add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add the tortellini and cook for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the tortellini are cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.

Adjust salt and pepper if required. Portion the soup into warm bowls, top each with some of the cheese, and serve.

Make Ahead Tips

You can make most of the soup ahead, but don’t add the tortellini until you’re ready to eat or they’ll become mushy.