Description
Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying. This delightful soup is a harmonious blend of tender cheese tortellini, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, fresh kale, and rich tomato broth infused with Tuscan herbs. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it also offers versatile options for vegan and gluten-free adjustments, making it an ideal choice for everyone at the dinner table. Serve this luscious soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave you feeling cozy and content.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Cheese tortellini
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Organic heavy cream
- Kale
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add the broth and bring to a boil; then stir in the tortellini and cook as per package instructions.
- Whisk flour with some broth until smooth; gradually mix into the soup to thicken.
- Add Tuscan herbs, sea salt, chopped kale, sweet peppers (optional), tomato paste, and cherry tomatoes; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; warm without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg