Tortellini Soup
This comforting Italian-inspired Tortellini Soup features tender cheese tortellini simmered in a flavorful broth with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling soup. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until tortellini are tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a heartier soup, add cooked Italian sausage or mushrooms. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.