Lunch Combo: Broccoli Cheese Tortellini Soup with Carrot and Snow Peas Chopped Salad

Broccoli and Cheese Tortellini Soup

6 servings

2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tab. olive oil

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup water

9-oz. package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini (whole wheat, if possible)

1 Tab. fresh sage or 1 tea. dried sage

1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cups small fresh broccoli florets (to taste)

3 cups milk

2 Tab. cornstarch

6 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened

In a 4-quart pot cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully add broth, water, tortellini and dried sage, if using dried. (If using fresh, it is added later.) Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and return to simmering. Cook, covered, for 4-5 minutes or until tortellini.

In a medium bowl whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth. Add to the soup and cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Place cream cheese in a small bowl, microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth. Add melted cream cheese and fresh sage, if using fresh, to the soup. Cook and stir until soup is smooth. Serve.

NOTE: All dairy products should be low fat versions in order to reduce the dairy fat.

Carrot and Snow Pea Chopped Salad

Makes 6 servings

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

3/4 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup bite-sized red sweet peppers

1 cup fresh snow peas, very thinly sliced lengthwise

1 oz. shaved Parmesan cheese

3/4 Tab. Honey-Djon salad dressing

Mix and serve.

Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

Yield: 1 cup
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and smooth.
Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.

Source: Wholefully

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 2 T
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 468mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 0g