Name: Cheese Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 oz.) cans tomatoes (not drained); 3 tablespoons tomato paste, more or less for desired thickness; 6 cups broth (chicken or vegetable, more if desired); 1 (24 oz.) jar marinara; 2 handfuls spinach; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon sea salt, less if desired; 20 oz. package cheese tortellini; olive oil (for stove top); freshly chopped basil (for serving, optional)

Description

A hearty and flavorful cheese tortellini soup packed with vegetables and spices.

Ingredients

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1 onion, diced
2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 oz.) cans tomatoes (not drained)
3 tablespoons tomato paste, more or less for desired thickness
6 cups broth (chicken or vegetable, more if desired)
1 (24 oz.) jar marinara
2 handfuls spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt, less if desired
20 oz. package cheese tortellini
olive oil (for stove top)
freshly chopped basil (for serving, optional)

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Instructions

Over medium high heat, heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, marinara and spices. Stir to combine. Add in the spinach and allow it to cook down into the soup. Turn the stove to medium low and allow to heat at a light bubble for about 10 minutes.
Several minutes before ready to serve, toss in tortellini and allow to cook until al dente (this time can vary, but approx. 3-5 minutes). Add more tomato paste to thicken the broth or if you prefer your soup more broth based, you can even add more broth.
Enjoy with fresh basil, garlic bread and your favorite shredded parmesan cheese!
Combine all ingredients into slow cooker except for tortellini. Cook on low 4-6 hours or High 2-3 hours.
Add in tortellini about 15-20 minutes before serving and allow to cook until al dente. Serve with your favorite garnishes!
Refrigerate leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

For a thicker soup, add more tomato paste.
This soup can be made in a slow cooker for easy meal prep.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 15mg