Description
A hearty and comforting one pot vegetable tortellini soup packed with savory vegetables, tender cheese tortellini, and a creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 12 oz mushrooms, diced
- 4 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 handfuls kale, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 7 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 1½ lb cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat and sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over high heat until hot. Add diced carrots and onion, sauté for 3 minutes. Add diced mushrooms and celery, combine and sauté for several more minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in paprika, Italian herb seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to coat the vegetables. Pour in white wine and broth, bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
- Cook the tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and grated parmesan cheese to the boiling soup. Cook for 5 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Finish with cream and kale: Gently stir in heavy cream and chopped kale until kale wilts.
- Serve: Optionally, top with freshly grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil before serving. Enjoy your comforting vegetable tortellini soup!
Notes
- This soup is a nutritious and cozy meal that comforts and nourishes your loved ones.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free cream for a lighter or vegan option.
- Use low sodium broth to better control the saltiness of the soup.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or beans if not vegetarian.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 944 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 101 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
