Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this creamy tortellini soup, perfect for family dinners and cozy nights in. Loaded with tender cheese tortellini, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, velvety broth, this dish is comfort food at its finest. Simple to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, each spoonful delivers warmth and happiness—a culinary hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots; stir for a minute before pouring in vegetable broth and adding dried herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat slightly; slowly stir in heavy cream until blended.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (approximately 3-5 minutes) until al dente.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted; serve warm garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg