Description
Warm up with a bowl of creamy tortellini soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This luscious dish combines tender cheese tortellini with sautéed vegetables and a rich broth infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Not only is this soup quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also offers versatility with options for both vegetable and chicken broth. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this one-pot meal delivers warmth and satisfaction all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually around 3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Stir in the spinach and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg