Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Delicious Tortellini Soup, a hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender tortellini, fresh vegetables, and savory broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own or paired with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the soup base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Cook the soup: Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions, usually 5–7 minutes, until tender.
- Finish the soup: Stir in spinach and heavy cream (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add cooked Italian sausage or shredded chicken.
- This recipe works well with meat-filled tortellini too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
