RECIPES
Soup and Sandwich
Warming Winter Meal
from Family Features
Cool winter days and their cold , crisp air call for a quick warmup in the form of a classic combo : soup and sandwich . Next time you need warmed up from the inside out , go for a homemade pairing that brings together a cheesy handheld and hearty minestrone .
When you sit down for a wintertime meal with the family , Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Aunt Nellie ’ s Pickled Beets provides the comfort you crave with caramelized onions , gooey melted cheese and toasted sourdough . Slowly simmered to savory perfection , 3-Bean Tortellini Minestrone - powered by READ 3-Bean Salad - plays the ideal complement to the griddled sandwiches as a filling soup without the hassle .
To find more comforting meal ideas made for combatting the cold , visit AuntNellies . com and READSalads . com .
3-Bean Tortellini Minestrone
Recipe courtesy of “ Joy of Eating ” Prep time : 20 minutes Cook time : 25 minutes
1 can ( 15 ounces ) READ 3-Bean Salad 1 / 2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 / 2 medium yellow onion , diced 3 peeled garlic cloves , minced 2 pinches salt , plus additional to taste , divided 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 / 4 teaspoon black pepper , plus additional to taste , divided 3 small carrots , trimmed , peeled and diced 2 celery stalks , trimmed and diced 1 medium zucchini , diced 1 can ( 28 ounces ) diced tomatoes , undrained 1 Parmesan rind ( optional ) 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini 2 cups baby spinach jarred pesto , for serving ( optional )
1 . Drain and rinse bean salad ; set aside .
2 . In large pot over medium heat , heat olive oil . Add onions , garlic and 1 pinch salt ; saute until translucent , 3-4 minutes . Stir in Italian seasoning and 1 / 4 teaspoon black pepper . Cook until fragrant , about 1 minute . Add carrots , celery and zucchini with remaining pinch salt . Cook , stirring occasionally , until vegetables are crisp tender , 5-7 minutes .
3 . Stir in tomatoes . Add Parmesan rind , if desired . Cook about 10 minutes until most tomato juice evaporates . Pour in vegetable broth . Bring to boil . Add tortellini ; cook 2 minutes , or just until tender . Stir in bean salad and spinach . Cook 2-3 minutes to heat through .
4 . Season with additional salt and black pepper , to taste . Serve garnished with pesto , if desired .
86 MoultrieScene JANUARY 2023