Five Cheese Tortellini Soup

Warm and comforting, this Five Cheese Tortellini Soup is a delightful dish perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with fresh vegetables, savory spices, and cheesy tortellini, this hearty soup comes together in no time and is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🥕 2 carrots, peeled and diced
🥬 2 stalks of celery, diced
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🥒 1 zucchini, diced
🍅 1 14oz can of diced tomatoes
🥫 1 14oz can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
🍅 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
💧 1 cup of water
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌿 1 tablespoon dried basil
🌿 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🥣 1 32oz carton of chicken or vegetable broth
🧀 4 cups of cheese tortellini
🥬 8oz of spinach

Instructions

1- Sauté the Vegetables:

• Heat a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the diced onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic.
• Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

2- Add Other Vegetables and Liquids:

• Incorporate the diced zucchini, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes into the pot.
• Pour in the cup of water and rinse the crushed tomatoes can with a little water, adding that to the pot as well.

3- Simmer the Soup:

• Stir in the salt, dried basil, dried rosemary, red chili flakes, and black pepper.
• Pour in the broth, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
• Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

4- Cook the Tortellini:

• After 15 minutes, uncover the pot and add the cheese tortellini.
• Stir well, then cover the pot again and cook for an additional five minutes, or until the tortellini floats to the top and is cooked through.

5- Finish with Spinach & Serve:

• Stir in the spinach until wilted.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: Approximately 320 per serving
Proteins: 12g per serving
Fats: 10g per serving
Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
Equipment: Large pot, spatula or wooden spoon, knife, cutting board

Cooking Tips

• For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or a handful of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Five Cheese Tortellini Soup