Creamy Tortellini Soup is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender tortellini pasta with a creamy broth and flavorful ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes (with their juices), dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once the soup is simmering, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the pot. Cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-9 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the creamy tortellini soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy your comforting and creamy tortellini soup!
