Holiday Tortellini Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Holiday Tortellini Soup perfect for chilly days
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pancetta or 2 ounces bacon , finely chopped
1 medium onion , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 can chicken broth
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 package cheese tortellini
1 can crushed tomatoes in puree
8 ounces fresh spinach , rinsed , stemmed and chopped
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
420
Sugar
8g
Fat
24g
Holiday Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting soup perfect for chilly days. The combination of tortellini, pancetta or bacon, and spinach in a tomato-based broth creates a rich and flavorful soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. This soup is great for a quick and easy dinner or as a starter soup for a larger meal. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pancetta or bacon, cook until crisp and browned.
2.Add onions and garlic, stir and cook until onions are translucent.
3.Pour in the chicken broth, Italian seasoning and bring to a boil.
4.Add the cheese tortellini and crushed tomatoes, stir and bring to a boil again.
5.Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until tortellini is cooked.
6.Add spinach, salt and pepper, stir and cook until spinach is wilted and tender.
7.Serve hot with freshly shredded parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

PROS

This soup is easy to make, delicious, and hearty.

The combination of tortellini, spinach, pancetta or bacon, and parmesan cheese creates a rich and flavorful soup perfect for chilly days.

CONS

This soup can be a bit high in calories and sodium due to the cheese tortellini and chicken broth.

It is important to watch portion sizes and use low-sodium chicken broth if necessary.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of protein and iron from the pancetta or bacon and spinach.
The spinach also provides a good amount of vitamins A and C as well as fiber. Using whole-grain tortellini can also increase the fiber content of this soup.

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