Description
Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh kale, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy nights or as a quick weeknight dinner, this soup is not only delicious but also adaptable to various dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free options. With its flavor-packed ingredients and comforting texture, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe makes for an inviting meal that warms you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Organic cheese tortellini
- Chicken or vegetable stock
- Heavy cream
- Chopped kale
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Mix flour with a bit of broth to create a slurry; incorporate into the pot.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini, Tuscan herbs, and sea salt; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tortellini is cooked.
- Add heavy cream, chopped kale, optional mini sweet peppers, tomato paste, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; add fresh lemon juice and stir well before serving topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg