Italian Tortellini Soup
Warm up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Italian Tortellini Soup, a comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and baby spinach, and rich crushed tomatoes simmered in savory chicken or vegetable broth, this soup delivers a burst of Italian-inspired flavors in every spoonful. Seasoned with classic Italian herbs and topped with optional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, it's a satisfying dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for feeding a crowd, this savory soup is your go-to recipe for wholesome and comforting meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes.
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1517 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
