Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tortellini Soup

from diethood.com
40 min
6 servings

This Creamy Tortellini Soup is a quick, easy, and deliciously creamy soup packed with cheesy tortellini and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large carrots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 12 ounces frozen tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream (you can also use milk OR half-and-half.)
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a Dutch oven or soup pot set over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onions, garlic, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook over medium-low heat for 6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Whisk in the flour; whisk until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Slowly add the broth and continue to vigorously whisk until everything is well combined and there are no clumps.

  4. 4

    Bring the soup to a boil and add in the frozen tortellini. Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until tortellini is tender and heated through.

  5. 5

    Whisk in the cream or milk and add in the spinach; bring back to a steady boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and thickened.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Taste the tortellini soup for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.

  7. 7

    Serve.