Description
This Creamy Homemade Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender tortellini pasta simmered in a rich, creamy vegetable broth with fresh spinach, carrots, celery, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, it combines fresh vegetables and creamy textures into a warming bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 cups Vegetable Broth (Low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (For a rich and creamy texture)
Vegetables
- 2 medium Carrots (Diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (Chopped)
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach (Will wilt in the soup)
Pasta and Seasoning
- 12 ounces Tortellini (Refrigerated or frozen, your choice of filling)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (For flavor enhancement)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Celery: Add minced garlic and chopped celery to the pot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Cook Carrots: Stir in the diced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream to create a smooth, creamy texture throughout the soup.
- Cook Tortellini: Carefully add the tortellini to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender and cooked through.
- Wilt Spinach and Season: Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning, allowing the spinach to wilt for about 2 minutes.
- Season to Taste and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels in the soup.
- Frozen or refrigerated tortellini can be used; cooking times may vary slightly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese as a garnish for extra flavor.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a light green salad.
