Description
Spinach Tortellini Soup is a warm and inviting dish that combines tender tortellini with fresh spinach in a savory broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this quick and easy recipe brings comfort and nostalgia to your table. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cheese-filled tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots, oregano, and basil. Stir for an additional 3-4 minutes until carrots soften slightly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the spinach and tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (5-7 minutes) until tortellini float.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg