Description
This Vegetable Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting meal packed with fresh vegetables, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy broth. It’s an easy one-pot recipe perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Add green beans, Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and Parmesan cheese to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tortellini are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Serve hot with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook Veggies: Sauté vegetables until slightly softened. They’ll continue to cook in the broth.
- Adjust Spices: Customize the flavor by adding red pepper flakes for heat or using your favorite herbs.
- Make it Creamy: For an extra creamy soup, use full-fat milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add Protein: Add cooked chicken, sausage, or beans for a protein boost.
- Make it Hearty: Stir in cooked rice or quinoa for a more filling soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg