Description
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender cheese tortellini with fresh vegetables in a flavorful vegetable broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this cozy soup bursts with Italian flavors in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or a comforting meal on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Fold in baby spinach and allow it to wilt (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg