Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Spinach Tortellini Soup, where fresh spinach meets tender tortellini in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, each spoonful offers a burst of flavor that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights while ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (frozen or fresh)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash spinach, chop onions, and dice carrots.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- 3. Stir in diced carrots and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 4. Add tortellini and spinach; cook until tortellini floats (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- 5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider stirring in a splash of cream before serving. To customize, swap spinach for kale or choose different tortellini fillings based on your preference.