Cheese tortellini soup with cannellini, kielbasa, and kale.

Making the soup is fast and easy with the use of prepared broth, canned beans, and purchased tortellini. ( For a nice change use pumpkin tortellini. ) You can also make the soup a day ahead and have it ready to go. Assign cheese is available at most well stocked supermarkets or Italian markets, but parmesan works equally well.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add next 6 ingredients from list and sauté until vegetables are soft and kielbasa is brown, about 12 minutes.

Step 3

Add broth and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Stir in kale and canellini.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low simmer until kale is wilted, about four minutes.

Step 6

And tortellini to soup. Simmer until pasta is tender, but still firm to bite, about five minutes

Step 7

Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing grated cheese separately.