This quick tortellini soup is the perfect meal for those busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting soup is sure to become a new family favorite. Tender tortellini, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth come together to create a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner or a hearty lunch, this recipe is a winner!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 9 oz refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir in the bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Once the soup is boiling, add the refrigerated tortellini. Cook according to package instructions or until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook for another minute until wilted.
- Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Serve the tortellini soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Tortellini soup is a traditional Italian dish that is often served as a first course or main course.
This recipe calls for refrigerated tortellini, but you can also use frozen tortellini if that's what you have on hand.
Feel free to customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or protein, such as diced chicken or cooked sausage.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.