Description
Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting dish filled with tender cheese tortellini, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, this soup is quick to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add diced carrot and celery, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices) and chicken broth. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of heavy cream or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- This soup is easily customizable—feel free to add more veggies or use different types of tortellini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg