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