Description
Warm up with a bowl of Creamy Tortellini Soup, the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to chilly evenings. This delightful dish features tender tortellini swimming in a rich, creamy broth infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Not only is this soup quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but it also impresses guests at dinner parties or serves as a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Stir in spinach and heavy cream; heat for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg