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Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Comforting Vegetable Tortellini Soup for Quick Cozy Nights

This Vegetable Tortellini Soup is a quick and nourishing one-pot wonder that warms both body and soul.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion use shallots for a milder taste
  • 2 medium Carrots substitute with parsnips for a different flavor
  • 2 stalks Celery or Fennel for a slight licorice taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt use regular or sea salt if preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper substitute with white pepper for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano substitute with Italian seasoning if desired
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Heartiness
  • 4 cups Chopped Lacinato Kale or Baby Spinach
  • 1 jar Jarred Marinara Sauce about 24 ounces, substitute with crushed tomatoes if desired
  • 2 cans Canned White Beans drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth use homemade broth for deeper taste or water if needed
For the Pasta
  • 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini substitute with any small pasta shape or mini-ravioli
For Garnishing
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese omit for a dairy-free version

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot. Sauté these vegetables for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  4. Add 4 cups of chopped Lacinato kale, 1 jar of marinara sauce, and 2 cans of white beans. Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth.
  5. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup cook for about 15 minutes.
  6. If serving immediately, add 9 ounces of cheese tortellini to the simmering soup during the last minute of cooking.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Remove the pot from heat, ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste your soup before serving to achieve the perfect flavor balance.

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