Description
This Creamy Parmesan Mushroom and Spinach Tortellini Soup is the perfect hearty meal for cozy nights. With tender tortellini, savory mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan broth, it’s a comforting and flavorful soup you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become tender.
- Add the Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 6-8 minutes for frozen.
- Add the Spinach and Cream: Once the tortellini is cooked, stir in the spinach and heavy cream. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth or increase the Parmesan cheese.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding more broth or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg