Description
Rich, comforting tortellini soup brings Italian countryside warmth to dinner tables. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 8 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, spinach, bell peppers)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, infusing the kitchen with aromatic garlic essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Introduce diced vegetable medley to the pot, allowing them to tenderize and release natural flavors for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in rich, flavorful broth, elevating heat until liquid reaches a gentle bubbling state.
- Reduce temperature, creating a serene simmer and allow the liquid to develop depth for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Carefully fold tender tortellini into the simmering liquid, ensuring each delicate pasta pocket becomes perfectly cooked within 3-4 minutes.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning, incorporating additional herbs or salt to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Slow-sauté garlic gently to prevent burning and release maximum flavor without bitterness.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Consider adding protein like diced chicken or white beans for a more substantial meal that keeps you fuller longer.
- Make this soup gluten-free by selecting certified gluten-free tortellini and checking broth ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg