Comforting soup with tender cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth ready in 40 minutes.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 zucchini, diced
07 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed
→ Tortellini
08 - 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Broth and Cream
09 - 4 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup milk
→ Seasonings
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
16 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and diced zucchini; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until just tender.
05 - Lower heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream, milk, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Add spinach and simmer until wilted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning as needed for optimal flavor balance.
08 - Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
