Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe

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ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1/4 cup flour (rice flour for gluten free)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini (gluten free for gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream or Greek yogurt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped (optional)

directions

  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the flour and cook for another minute.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste and tortellini, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the parmesan, let it melt, add the spinach, let it wilt, add the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat before adding the basil.

Option: Puree some or all of the diced tomatoes. (I like to puree half of them.)
Option: Add 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken or 8 ounces of cooked Italian sausage to make it even heartier.
Option: Replace the fresh basil with 2 tablespoons basil pesto.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 435, Fat 18.5g (Saturated 9.2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 55mg, Sodium 746mg, Carbs 54.8g (Fiber 5.8g, Sugars 8.7g), Protein 16.5g