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Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe Easy Hearty Homemade Comfort Meal

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A warm, cozy, and creamy tortellini soup that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with fresh veggies and a velvety broth.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces (255 grams) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 cups (about 90 grams) fresh baby spinach
  • 14.5 ounces (411 grams) canned diced tomatoes, drained slightly
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies (about 10 minutes): Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots and celery into small, even pieces.
  2. Sauté aromatics (5-7 minutes): Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, careful not to burn.
  3. Add broth and seasoning (2 minutes): Pour in chicken broth and stir in dried Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Cook tortellini (5-7 minutes): Add tortellini to boiling broth. Fresh tortellini cooks in 3-4 minutes; frozen may take longer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Add tomatoes and spinach (2-3 minutes): Stir in drained diced tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and turns vibrant green.
  6. Stir in cream and season (3 minutes): Lower heat to medium-low. Gently stir in heavy cream. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  7. Final simmer and serve (2 minutes): Let soup simmer on low for a couple more minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not add cream too early or let it boil hard after adding to avoid curdling. Stir tortellini gently to prevent breaking. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens flavors. For freezing, omit cream and spinach and add fresh when reheating.

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