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A bowl of tomato tortellini soup on a table with a chunk of parmesan cheese, a bottle of balsamic vinegar, and a checkered napkin in the background.

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Spinach

I am obsessed with this Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. It hits every spot on a cozy evening at home. It’s also really easy to make, and feeds a crowd.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion large
  • 1 carrot large
  • 1 celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 500 millilitres water
  • 796 millilitres crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 300 grams white cannellini beans (1 small can)
  • 300 grams fresh tortellini (I usually buy spinach & ricotta)
  • 250 grams sour cream (full fat)
  • 100 grams baby spinach (a couple of large handfuls)
  • 1 teaspoons dried chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes in olive oil and salt in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Roughly chop the garlic and add to the veggies in the pot. Saute for another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, water, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce and simmer for 8 minutes with the lid on.
  • Remove the lid, add the rosemary and blend until smooth.
  • Add the white beans and the tortellini. Cover and simmmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sour cream and spinach and turn the heat off.
  • Check for seasoning and add crushed chili flakes and fresh basil if desired.
  • Serve in big bowls, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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Notes

  • Depending on how much liquid is absorbed by the tortellini, you might need to add more water. Adjust with salt as needed!

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 58.4gProtein: 20.8gFat: 22.6gSaturated Fat: 10.3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 10.6gSugar: 10.7gCalcium: 312mgIron: 5mg
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