Description
This Tortellini Soup recipe is the ultimate cozy comfort food packed with cheese tortellini, vegetables, and rich broth. A hearty one-pot meal perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or freezer-friendly dinners. It’s a satisfying soup recipe for fall, winter, or whenever you crave warmth in a bowl.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
3 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (about 4 to 6 minutes).
7. Turn off heat and stir in baby spinach until wilted.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for the best texture.
Add a protein like sausage or shredded chicken for extra heartiness.
If freezing, cook tortellini separately and combine when reheating to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg