Soup's on!
As the cooler weather is upon us, it's a great time for thinking about cooking up some soups. Soup to me is one of those true comfort foods. It warms you from the inside like a big warm hug. I enjoy all of the traditional soups, stews and also chili-(I love my chili, the recipe can be found here), but I was wanting something a little different. Something out of the ordinary. I made my tortellini soup with three cheese tortellini, and I really enjoyed it, and it got the approval of the Hubster too!(he's really not a soup dude!) This soup is definitely something different and it's quick, easy, and oh so satisfying. Perfect for serving up with a big hunk of fresh bread, or some toasty garlic bread. Yum! It even looks festive and fits in nicely at the holidays with the beautiful colors.
Tortellini Soup
Ingredients:
9 oz. cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen, any variety)
2 14 oz. cans chicken broth or vegetable broth (low sodium) approx-4 cups
2 cups fresh spinach leaves or kale leaves-ribs cut off
1 14 oz. can white beans, cannellini/white kidney beans, drained
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (plus the juice)
1/2 cup diced onion, or 1 tsp onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp italian seasoning or 1/2 tbsp basil, and 1/2 tbsp oregano
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook/stir for a few minutes until softened slightly and transparent, not browned. Add the garlic and stir for about another minute, next add the italian seasoning, broth, tomatoes and beans to the pot. Stir gently to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions, then add the spinach or kale at the last minute of cooking. Gently stir in about 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese at the end. Remove from heat. Serve with fresh grated parmesan garnish, also salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes can be added to individual servings to their taste.
A nice finish with the addition of fresh grated parmesan cheese stirred in at the end too!
Serve it up with a garnish of fresh grated parmesan cheese, and I like to add red pepper flakes to mine for an added punch of heat!
I think the next time I make this, I'm going to make it using mushroom tortellini and maybe even throw in a few fresh sliced mushrooms too!
Soup is on!...
