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Spinach Tortellini Soup

A hearty and easy Italian spinach tortellini soup with flavorful broth and fresh greens.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 small carrot peeled & chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (or substitute with vegetable broth)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small Parmigiano Reggiano rind optional
  • 18 oz spinach cheese tortellini
  • 0.5 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • to taste salt
  • to taste Parmigiano Reggiano (grated) optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Add chopped celery, onion, carrot, and minced garlic; cook until vegetables soften, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, water, and add Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg; stir well.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add tortellini, and simmer until cooked al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Remove Parmesan rind, stir in spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

A comforting Italian soup perfect for cold days.
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