Description
Tortellini soup is a comforting dish made with cheese-filled pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini: 250 grams (about 9 oz, fresh or frozen)
- Vegetable broth: 1 liter (about 4 cups)
- Diced tomatoes: 400 grams (about 14 oz, canned)
- Fresh spinach: 150 grams (about 5 oz)
- Carrots: 2 medium, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh, 7-10 minutes for frozen).
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with optional add-ins like zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- For a creamier soup, stir in heavy cream or cream cheese before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tortellini soup, comfort food, quick recipe, Italian soup