Description
This Simple Tortellini Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make recipe perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal. Featuring cheese tortellini, Italian-style diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and fresh zucchini in a flavorful chicken broth, it's a hearty and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal quick dinner option that requires minimal prep and cooks quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Boil Broth and Cook Tortellini: Bring the chicken broth to a vigorous boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cheese tortellini and cook in the boiling broth until tender, approximately 6 minutes.
- Add Veggies and Seasonings: Stir in the Italian-style diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained cannellini beans, sliced zucchini, red wine vinaigrette, dried basil, and ground black pepper. Continue to cook the soup until the zucchini becomes tender, about 6 more minutes.
- Serve with Parmesan: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese according to your taste preference. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
- You can use fresh or frozen tortellini depending on availability.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like spinach or carrots for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American