Description
A rich and creamy soup featuring cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and vibrant tomatoes, flavored with garlic and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream until blended.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (4-5 minutes) until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, or more Italian herbs, then serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting part of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or using dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg