Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup is a cozy, restaurant-worthy bowl loaded with tender cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich, velvety garlic cream broth. It’s quick to make in about 30 minutes, deeply comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings. The bold garlic, Italian seasoning, and grated parmesan create a savory, satisfying flavor that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple salad. This versatile soup works with dairy-free tweaks too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package cheese tortellini (about 9–12 oz)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Tip: Use low-sodium broth if you prefer a lighter flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk or almond milk and a dairy-free parmesan alternative.
- Leftovers reheat well; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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