Spinach Tortellini Soup
A hearty one-pot spinach tortellini soup packed with cheese-filled pasta, fresh greens, savory broth, and herbs. Quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
Minced garlic
Chicken broth
Diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Italian seasoning
Cheese tortellini
Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Baby spinach
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh basil, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon juice
Shaved Parmesan cheese
French bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until onion is tender.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Add tortellini and beans; cook about 2 minutes, or until tortellini are tender.
- Lower heat to medium, add spinach, parsley, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Stir until spinach wilts, 1–2 minutes.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, then ladle soup into bowls.
- Top with shaved Parmesan and serve with French bread for dipping.
Notes
- Replace spinach with Tuscan kale, Swiss chard, or arugula.
- Swap cannellini beans for chickpeas or pinto beans.
- Use vegetable or mushroom broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add more roasted tomatoes for a richer base or extra broth for a lighter soup.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or chives for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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