Joanna Gaines Tortellini Soup Recipe
If you love warm and comforting soups, this Joanna Gaines Tortellini Soup Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, flavorful and full of tender tortellini.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 package about 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Heat Olive Oil
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. This starts the base for your flavorful soup.
Sauté Onions and Garlic
- Add diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
Add Carrots
- Add diced carrots and sauté for another 3 minutes. This enhances their natural sweetness and flavor.
Pour in Broth
- Add chicken or vegetable broth. Bring soup to a gentle boil to start cooking the vegetables.
Add Herbs and Seasoning
- Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste for a balanced flavor.
Cook Tortellini
- Add tortellini to boiling broth. Cook according to package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes, until tender.
Add Spinach
- Add fresh spinach leaves to the soup. Stir gently until wilted, adding color and freshness.
Stir in Cream
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. This gives a rich and creamy texture to the soup.
Simmer for Flavor
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. This allows all flavors to blend together beautifully.
Serve with Garnish
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade tortellini.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for lighter soup.
- Add frozen peas or corn for more vegetables.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley for extra freshness.
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast.
- Make a larger batch and freeze portions for later.