Description
This hearty Tortellini Soup combines tender cheese tortellini with a flavorful medley of sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and herbs simmered in a savory chicken broth. Perfect for a comforting and quick meal, this soup is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
To Serve
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, forming the flavorful base of the soup.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced carrot and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally, allowing the vegetables to soften.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices and the chicken broth. Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil to meld the flavors.
- Simmer Soup: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables become tender and the soup flavors develop.
- Cook Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes according to package instructions until the pasta is tender but firm.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts evenly into the soup.
- Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this soup vegetarian.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle heat to the soup.
- The Parmesan cheese topping is optional but adds a rich, savory finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
