Description
Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a delightful dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This quick and easy recipe combines tender cheese tortellini in a rich, creamy broth with fresh kale, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup is not only comforting but also versatile. You can easily adapt it to fit vegan or gluten-free diets without losing any of its delicious flavors. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a hearty meal ready to enjoy with family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping or sprinkle fresh herbs on top for added flair.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Cheese tortellini
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- All-purpose flour
- Tuscan Marry Me Blend (or Italian seasoning)
- Sea salt
- Heavy cream
- Kale
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in flour, cooking for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in stock while stirring; add Tuscan Marry Me Blend and sea salt, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, kale, cherry tomatoes, and tomato paste; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat; squeeze half a lemon into the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg