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