Creamy Tortellini Soup
Cooked in a rich tomato base, this creamy tortellini soup is utterly satisfying. Comfort in a bowl.
Equipment
1 casserole pot (or stockpot)
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 60 g onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 150 g carrots, peeled and cut in 1-cm (½-inch) thick semi-circles
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 Tbsp plain all-purpose flour
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 800 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato puree (US: tomato paste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 300 g fresh tortellini of choice
- 1 generous handful of baby spinach leaves
- 250 ml cream of choice (single, soya, or half-and-half)
- 50 g freshly grated parmesan-style cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stock pot or pan over medium heat and fry the onion until soft, about 6 minutes.2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 60 g onion, finely diced
- Add the celery, carrot, and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.1 celery stalk, finely diced, 150 g carrots, peeled and cut in 1-cm (½-inch) thick semi-circles, 3 garlic cloves, grated
- Stir in the flour until the vegetables are coated all over.2 Tbsp plain all-purpose flour
- Add the stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and Italian seasoning. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and stirring from time to time, simmer uncovered until the carrots are soft, about 15 minutes.1 litre vegetable stock, 800 g canned chopped tomatoes, 2 Tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Add the tortellini to the pan and cook until the pasta is done, about 10 minutes.300 g fresh tortellini of choice
- Stir in the spinach and cook for a minute or so until wilted.1 generous handful of baby spinach leaves
- Stir in the cream and parmesan.250 ml cream of choice (single, soya, or half-and-half), 50 g freshly grated parmesan-style cheese (optional)
- Season to taste and serve straight away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1279mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5284IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 3mg