Description
A comforting and creamy tortellini soup with a flavorful broth, tender cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Cook until softened.
- Add broth and tomatoes: Bring to a boil.
- Cook tortellini: Follow package instructions.
- Stir in spinach and cream: Cook until wilted.
- Season and simmer: Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- For a heartier version, add cooked Italian sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
