Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup, a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy night in. This soup is bursting with flavors of cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and creamy goodness, making it a hearty and wholesome meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
Tortellini and Garnish:
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and cook as per package instructions, typically 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until hot and creamy.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can use kale instead of spinach or frozen tortellini if fresh is not available.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
