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Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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You don’t have to decide between pasta and soup with thisCreamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup—you can have both. Loaded with antioxidant-rich veggies, this soup is studded with tender bites of cheese-filled tortellini, all in a creamy, velvety broth with the bold flavors of basil and garlic. This soup is comforting and cozy without feeling heavy. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to tell when the tortellini are finished cooking.
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1largecarrot, peeled and chopped(1cup)
1smallyellow onion,chopped (1cup)
1tablespoonfinely chopped garlic(from3cloves)
3cupsreduced-sodium vegetable brothorno-chicken broth
1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil,plus more for garnish
½teaspoonground pepper
¼teaspoonplus⅛teaspoonsalt
1 (9-ounce) packagerefrigerated cheese tortellini
1cupheavy cream
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped carrot and chopped onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in 3 cups broth, 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, 2 tablespoons basil, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer, undisturbed, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Uncover and stir in 1 (9-ounce) package tortellini; cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When the tortellini are fully cooked, they will puff up and float to the surface of the water. That’s all you need to see, but you can also check them with an instant-read thermometer—it should register at least 165°F. Alternatively, you can cut one open to inspect the filling.
This soup is best enjoyed on the day it is made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For optimal results, keep the cooked tortellini in a separate container to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy. If you would like to freeze the soup, you can freeze the broth. But we’d add freshly cooked tortellini when reheating it.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)362Calories22gFat34gCarbs9gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.
andLinda Frahm
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