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Spring Tortellini Soup

Spring Tortellini Soup

This Spring Tortellini Soup is a vibrant and incredibly easy one-pot meal that brings the season's freshness to your table in under 30 minutes. This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, offering a delicious and satisfying Italian-inspired dinner that the whole family will adore.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a richer flavor)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (or your favorite flavor)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice a squeeze of
  • extra virgin olive oil a drizzle of

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery, 2 cloves garlic
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, peas, and corn to the pot. Stir everything together.
    6 cups vegetable broth, 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, 1 cup peas, 1 cup corn
  3. Once the broth is simmering again, add the refrigerated tortellini to the pot. Cook according to the package directions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until the tortellini are tender and have floated to the surface.
    1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  4. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and basil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
    1/4 cup fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, salt, freshly ground black pepper
  5. Ladle the hot Spring Tortellini Soup into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired.
    grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
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