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Spinach Tortellini en Brodo (in broth) is an Italian soup made with spinach and cheese tortellini and vegetables in a light broth.

Spinach Tortellini Soup

4.78 from 97 votes
Spinach Tortellini Soup known as Tortellini en Brodo (in broth) is an easy Italian vegetarian soup and an easy one-pot meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • When melted, add the celery, onion, carrot & garlic.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, parmesan cheese rind and increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  • When broth boils, add salt (to taste), pepper and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and add tortellini. Simmer until tortellini cooks to al dente according to package directions.
  • Once cooked, remove the rind, and add the baby spinach.
  • Stir to combine then serve with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano!

Notes

Makes 12 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1-1/2 cups, Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 11.5g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 32.5mg, Sodium: 915.5mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 3.5g
- WW Points: 7