Hearty Tortellini Soup
A delicious Hearty Tortellini Soup, a simple soup made with a vegetable broth and spinach. Hearty and comforting. Perfect for dinner or lunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 4 cups vegetable or meat broth (1 liter)
- 1 can pelati tomatoes (skinned) (400 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper
- 6-8 ounces tortellini (meat) (300-400 grams)
- 6 1/2 cups raw spinach leaves (chopped)* (200 grams)
*If you don't like spinach then you can substitute with swiss chard or beet greens, although these might take a little longer to cook.
Instructions
- In a large pot add the oil, minced garlic and chopped shallot, cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Then add the broth, tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil (break up the tomatoes with a fork), stir to combine. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add the tortellini, cook as indicated on the package, one minute before they are cooked, add the chopped spinach and stir gently to combine. Taste for salt (add if necessary). Serve immediately, top with flaked or grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1456mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5190IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3.6mg