Description
Creamy tortellini soup is a comforting dish that warms the soul. This easy recipe combines rich flavors with nutritious ingredients, making it perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil blend)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add spinach or kale until wilted.
- Stir in fresh tortellini; cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Mix in heavy cream, black pepper, and dried herbs; stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat and top each bowl with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Swap tortellini with ravioli if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg