Southern Tortellini Minestrone

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 (14.5-oz.) cans Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen green beans
• 1 (16-oz.) package chopped frozen collard greens
• 3 tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cheese tortellini

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, white wine, and tomatoes; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans, collard greens, and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add pasta, and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is done.