Warm and comforting, this Five Cheese Tortellini Soup is a delightful dish perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with fresh vegetables, savory spices, and cheesy tortellini, this hearty soup comes together in no time and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🥕 2 carrots, peeled and diced
🥬 2 stalks of celery, diced
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🥒 1 zucchini, diced
🍅 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes
🥫 1 14oz can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
🍅 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
💧 1 cup of water
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌿 1 tablespoon dried basil
🌿 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🥣 1 32oz carton of chicken or vegetable broth
🧀 4 cups of cheese tortellini
🥬 8oz of spinach
Instructions
1- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the diced onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic.
- Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
2- Add Other Vegetables and Liquids:
- Incorporate the diced zucchini, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes into the pot.
- Pour in the cup of water and rinse the crushed tomatoes can with a little water, adding that to the pot as well.
3- Simmer the Soup:
- Stir in the salt, dried basil, dried rosemary, red chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour in the broth, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4- Cook the Tortellini:
- After 15 minutes, uncover the pot and add the cheese tortellini.
- Stir well, then cover the pot again and cook for an additional five minutes, or until the tortellini floats to the top and is cooked through.
5- Finish with Spinach & Serve:
- Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: Approximately 320 per serving
Proteins: 12g per serving
Fats: 10g per serving
Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
Equipment: Large pot, spatula or wooden spoon, knife, cutting board
Cooking Tips
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or a handful of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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