Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed
- 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small piece Parmesan rind
- 2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 12 oz. bone-in smoked pork chop, diced (bone reserved)
- 9 oz. package refrigerated cheese or meat tortellini
- 1 small head escarole, chopped
- Black pepper
Directions
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks wilt, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water, the chicken broth, Parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone. Bring to a simmer and cook until the veggies are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the Parmesan rind, lemon zest and pork bone from the pot with a slotted spoon. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat. Add the tortellini, escarole and diced pork; season with pepper. Cook until the tortellini and escarole are tender, 4-5 minutes.