Description
This Best Veggie Tortellini Soup is a cozy and wholesome one-pot meal packed with cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato broth. A quick, healthy vegetarian soup recipe perfect for family dinners or easy lunches.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
3 cups baby spinach
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 cups vegetable broth
12 ounces cheese tortellini
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes to build flavor.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add tortellini and zucchini. Simmer 5-7 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
6. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Let spinach wilt for 1 minute.
7. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep; undercook the tortellini slightly if storing.
For a vegan version, use plant-based tortellini and broth.
Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or a splash of cream for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg