Tortellini Soup
Hearty Italian soup with cheese-filled pasta and vegetables
Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté the vegetablesHeat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Prepare the broth basePour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
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Cook the tortelliniAdd the tortellini to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes for fresh and 7-9 minutes for frozen, until tender but still firm.
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Add the finishing touchesStir in the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Serve the soupLadle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread on the side if desired.
Nutritional Information
375
Calories
per serving
18
Protein
g per serving
42
Carbohydrates
g per serving
14
Total Fat
g per serving
5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
3
Fiber
g per serving
6
Sugar
g per serving
680
Sodium
mg per serving
15
Vitamin C
% daily value
10
Iron
% daily value
Tortellini Soup is Also Known As
Zuppa di Tortellini, Minestra di Tortellini, Italian Tortellini Soup or Cheese Tortellini Soup
