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Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup

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A quick and comforting creamy Tuscan tortellini soup ready in 20 minutes, featuring cheese tortellini, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich creamy broth.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces (250g) cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil or rehydrated dry-packed)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
  • 4 cups (960ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.
  4. Optional: Pour in ¼ cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced, scraping browned bits from the pot.
  5. Add 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add cheese tortellini to the simmering broth and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but not mushy.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream gently until spinach wilts and soup is creamy. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally add red pepper flakes for heat.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen tortellini; frozen may need extra simmer time. Add cream off heat or on low to avoid curdling. Adjust salt gradually due to broth and cheese. Stir gently after adding cream. If soup is too thick, thin with broth; if too thin, simmer longer. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Tuscan soup, creamy tortellini soup, quick dinner, comfort food, easy soup recipe, spinach soup, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian soup

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