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Creamy Pesto Tortellini Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
– 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup basil pesto
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)


Instructions

Creating Creamy Pesto Tortellini Soup is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

2. Add Vegetable Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

3. Cook Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the top.

4. Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and allow them to wilt in the hot broth for about 2 minutes.

5. Incorporate Cream and Pesto: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and basil pesto, mixing until well combined.

6. Season: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.

7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.

This method ensures a delicious and creamy soup that is simple to prepare.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 12g