Description
This Creamy Tortellini Soup is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for cozy evenings. Filled with cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a creamy broth, this soup is a delicious meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add broth and tomatoes: Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook tortellini: Add the tortellini and cook until tender.
- Finish soup: Stir in spinach until wilted. Reduce heat, add cream, and simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add cooked Italian sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- You can use frozen tortellini, but adjust cooking time.
- Substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
