Description
Hearty Italian-inspired tortellini soup brims with colorful vegetables and comforting pasta. Creamy broth and tender cheese tortellini create a nourishing meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1.5 cups chopped onion (approx. 1 medium onion)
- 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced (or 1 fennel bulb, chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch lacinato (dino) kale, center rib removed and leaves chopped (or 5 ounces baby spinach)
Main Ingredients:
- 9 ounces (255 grams) package cheese tortellini
- 14 ounces (397 grams) canned white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy), drained and rinsed (approx. 2 cups)
- 1.5 cups jarred marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
- 6–8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Seasoning and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious soup vessel over medium-high temperature, introducing diced onion, carrot, and celery. Allow vegetables to caramelize and soften, developing rich golden edges, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Infuse the mixture with aromatic seasonings: sprinkle minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir vigorously to release fragrant essence, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Layer complexity by incorporating robust kale, hearty marinara sauce, protein-rich beans, and vegetable broth. Gently raise liquid to a gentle bubbling state, allowing vegetables to tenderize and meld flavors for roughly 15 minutes.
- Introduce uncooked tortellini directly into simmering liquid, reducing cooking time slightly below package recommendations to preserve ideal pasta texture and prevent overcooking.
- Evaluate soup’s consistency, supplementing with additional broth if needed. If utilizing spinach, fold delicate leaves into hot liquid, enabling them to gracefully wilt and integrate.
- Conclude preparation by generously stirring parmesan cheese throughout, creating creamy undertones. Taste and refine seasoning with strategic salt and pepper adjustments.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra cheese shavings for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Simmer tortellini carefully, aiming for tender yet firm texture without overcooking during the soup preparation.
- Vegetable selection matters immensely, ensuring fresh ingredients like crisp kale and vibrant carrots elevate the overall soup quality.
- Customize your soup’s thickness by gradually adding broth, creating a personalized dining experience that matches your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg