Spring Tortellini Soup (Printable Version)
Cheese tortellini with spring vegetables in a savory vegetable broth, finished with fresh herbs and lemon zest.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
07 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
08 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
→ Broth & Seasonings
09 - 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
→ Garnishes
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Zest of 1 lemon
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
03 - Add sliced carrots and diced zucchini to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
05 - Add tortellini and sugar snap peas to boiling broth. Simmer according to package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and peas are bright green.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
07 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- The tortellini will continue absorbing broth as it sits, so if you are making this ahead of time, keep some extra broth on hand to loosen it up before serving
- Snap peas can sometimes have tough strings, so give them a quick tug to remove the fibrous thread before halving them
03 -
- Grate the Parmesan fresh because pre grated cheese has a waxy coating that prevents it from melting properly
- A splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving brightens the entire bowl