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Spinach Tortellini Soup

A quick, creamy, and comforting soup made with cheese tortellini and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Main Ingredients
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini Fresh or frozen
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped You can also use frozen spinach, but drain well
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half Optional
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
  2. Add tortellini directly from the package and cook according to package instructions, typically around 4-5 minutes.
  3. When tortellini are nearly done, stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. If using, stir in cream or half-and-half for extra creaminess.
Serving
  1. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For variations, feel free to add extra veggies like carrots or mushrooms, and use different types of tortellini. This soup can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free tortellini.