Description
A creamy tortellini soup loaded with vegetables and rich broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and cheese or mushroom tortellini.
- Make ahead: Prepare without tortellini, cream, and spinach. Add these when reheating.
- Can use any variety of tortellini (cheese, mushroom, spinach, or butternut squash).
- For extra protein, add rotisserie chicken, white beans, or Italian sausage.
- Freezer-friendly: freeze base soup only, add tortellini and cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: creamy tortellini soup, vegetarian soup option, make-ahead soup, Italian soup, comfort food
