Description
Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini in a savory broth with vegetables. It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh or 7-9 minutes for frozen).
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spinach or kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Add cooked chicken, turkey, or Italian sausage for extra protein.
- Use vegan tortellini and skip the Parmesan for a plant-based version.
- Try other greens like Swiss chard or arugula instead of spinach.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, or potatoes for more veggies.
- Include red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
