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Healthy Tortellini Soup

Delicious Healthy Tortellini Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Healthy Tortellini Soup is a comforting meal packed with veggies and cheese tortellini, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil a splash adds richness
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth for a healthy foundation
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Tortellini and Greens
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups spinach leaves roughly chopped
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add zucchini and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes. Sprinkle in basil and oregano, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 7-10 minutes.
  7. Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  10. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor. Customize with seasonal veggies. Store tortellini and soup base separately to prevent mushiness.

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