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Hearty Tuscan Tortellini Soup Recipe

Hearty Tuscan Tortellini Soup Recipe

The Hearty Tuscan Tortellini Soup Recipe is warm, comforting and full of rich flavor. This soup combines tender tortellini, fresh vegetables and a delicious savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup / Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 400 g
  • 250 g cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Heat the Olive Oil

  • Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to warm for about one minute.

Cook the Onion

  • Add chopped onion to the pot. Cook gently for three minutes until the onion becomes soft and slightly translucent.

Add Garlic

  • Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about one minute while stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn.

Add Vegetables

  • Add sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Stir well and cook for about four minutes.

Add Seasonings

  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Pour the Broth

  • Add chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Stir gently and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Add Tomatoes

  • Pour the diced tomatoes with their juices into the soup. Mix well and allow the soup to simmer.

Cook the Tortellini

  • Add cheese tortellini directly into the soup. Cook according to package instructions, usually about five minutes.

Add Spinach

  • Stir fresh spinach into the soup. Cook for two minutes until the leaves soften and shrink.

Add Cream

  • Pour heavy cream into the soup. Stir gently to create a rich and creamy broth.

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Let the soup simmer for two more minutes.

Serve the Soup

  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top before serving.

Notes

  • Use refrigerated tortellini for the best texture.
  • Add cooked Italian sausage for extra protein.
  • Replace spinach with kale if desired.
  • Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter soup.
  • Add red chili flakes for mild heat.
  • Let the soup simmer longer for deeper flavor.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
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