Description
A comforting and creamy Tortellini Soup that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This Italian-inspired soup features cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a hint of cream for a delicious and hearty dish.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- grated Parmesan
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook tortellini: Add tortellini and cook until tender, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish soup: Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked Italian sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- If using frozen tortellini, adjust the cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
