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Creamy tortellini soup in a tomato and basil broth

Creamy Tortellini Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender tortellini and fresh spinach in a creamy broth, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrot, and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions until tender.
Finishing
  1. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using homemade broth. Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers. For a lighter soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.