Veggie Tortellini Soup Recipe
The Veggie Tortellini Soup Recipe is a warm, hearty and colorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Cracked black pepper
- Extra parsley
Instructions
Cook The Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Cook the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini and bell pepper until slightly tender.
Add The Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
- Mix in the diced tomatoes with their juices.
Pour In The Broth
- Add the vegetable broth and stir well.
Season The Soup
- Add the Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about fifteen minutes.
Add The Tortellini
- Stir the cheese tortellini into the soup.
Cook Until Tender
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, usually about five to seven minutes.
Add The Spinach
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Mix in the chopped parsley for fresh flavor.
Taste And Adjust
- Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve Warm
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use fresh refrigerated tortellini for the best texture.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Stir in kale instead of spinach.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky taste.
- Add white beans for more protein.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan before serving.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread.