Description
Get cozy with this soul-warming Best Veggie Tortellini Soup — a one-pot comfort dish loaded with cheese tortellini, tender vegetables, leafy greens, and a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy lunches, or satisfying comfort food cravings. This is an easy recipe packed with nutrients, ideal for busy nights, vegetarian food ideas, or family-friendly dinner ideas. Whether you’re searching for a hearty lunch or a new favorite dinner idea, this quick, easy soup will deliver flavor and nourishment in every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
9 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
2 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped kale
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes to soften.
4. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (4–6 minutes), or longer if frozen.
7. Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat. Add parsley and lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning.
9. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan if desired, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
For a protein boost, add cooked sausage, chicken, or chickpeas.
To make it creamy, stir in a splash of cream or dollop of pesto at the end.
Use kale or Swiss chard for heartier greens that hold up better in leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg