Description
Hearty Spinach Tortellini Soup delivers comfort in a bowl of Italian-inspired goodness. Cheese-filled pasta and tender spinach create a nourishing meal you’ll savor with each warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz / 255 g) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or baby spinach)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheating: Warm a large pot over medium heat and coat with olive oil, creating a flavorful base for sautéing vegetables.
- Vegetable Sauté: Introduce diced onions, carrots, and celery to the heated oil, stirring until they soften and release their natural sweetness. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the aromatic foundation.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing the flavors to meld together, softening the vegetables in the process.
- Pasta Integration: Carefully add tortellini to the simmering broth, cooking until the pasta becomes tender and fully heated through. Gently fold in fresh spinach leaves, letting them wilt and incorporate into the soup.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, ensuring a balanced flavor profile. Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a delicate garnish of fresh parsley.
Notes
- Prevent Tortellini Overcooking: Watch carefully during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to maintain pasta’s ideal texture and prevent mushiness.
- Enhance Vegetable Flavor: Sauté vegetables slowly on medium-low heat to develop deeper, richer caramelized undertones before adding broth.
- Customize Protein Options: Easily transform the soup by adding cooked chicken, white beans, or Italian sausage for extra protein and variety.
- Boost Nutritional Value: Replace some broth with low-sodium vegetable stock and add extra spinach for increased nutrient density and vibrant green color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg