Tortellini Soup In A Jar Recipes

Steps:

• Layer lentils, leeks, peppers, and carrots in Mason jar.
• Place bay leaf standing up on one side of the jar.
• Pour tortellini into jar, being careful not to overfill.
• Add the bouillon, onion powder, pepper, salt, fennel, parsley and paprika to a small zip-top bag.
• Seal the bag and place on top of the soup mixture.
• Add the following directions: Add all ingredients to a large saucepan with 5 cups of water and 1 (14oz) can of diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and tortellini are tender. Serve topped with grated cheese or pesto. Optional additions: Add 2 cups of chopped chicken or turkey and ½ cup frozen peas.

Steps:

• Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil., Add tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted and tortellini are tender. Serve with cheese if desired.Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled soup in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.