Description
This easy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Broth is a comforting and flavorful Italian-American recipe featuring tender cheese tortellini simmered in a savory tomato and chicken broth base, enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh spinach, then finished with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this soup is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add broth and tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and the diced tomatoes along with their juices. Stir to combine.
- Season the soup: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook tortellini: Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the boiling soup. Cook according to package directions, usually 5–7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
- Add spinach: Stir in the roughly chopped fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Finish with cheese: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken or white beans to the soup.
- To make the soup creamier, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream just before serving.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt content.
- Fresh basil or parsley garnish adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
