Description
Hearty tortellini soup celebrates Italian culinary tradition with rich, cheesy pasta nestled in a savory broth. Cheese-filled pasta rings and tender vegetables create a perfect winter meal that welcomes comfort right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Warm and Comforting Homemade Tortellini Soup
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup spinach
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by heating olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame. Gently sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and tender, releasing their fragrant essence.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable medley, allowing it to bloom and infuse the mixture with its distinctive aroma for a brief moment.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, accompanied by diced tomatoes, aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, and a single bay leaf. Encourage the ingredients to meld together by bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the soup to develop depth of flavor, letting the ingredients dance and intertwine for approximately 15 minutes, creating a robust and harmonious foundation.
- Carefully introduce cheese tortellini into the simmering liquid, cooking them until they gracefully float to the surface and achieve a delicate, tender texture.
- Incorporate fresh leafy greens such as spinach or kale, stirring them into the soup and watching them wilt and transform into a vibrant emerald accent.
- Discard the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting the flavors to your preference.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a delicate sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Boost vegetable nutrition by adding extra colorful veggies like zucchini or bell peppers for more flavor and nutrients.
- Customize protein options by substituting cheese tortellini with chicken or plant-based tortellini to suit different dietary needs.
- Make the soup heartier by adding cooked ground turkey or white beans for extra protein and texture.
- Prepare ahead by freezing soup without tortellini, then add pasta just before serving to prevent soggy noodles and maintain optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg