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My love of cozy soups kicks in the second summer fades. This creamy vegetable tortellini soup gives me all the fall vibes. Fresh veggies, cheesy pasta, and a creamy broth, it’s comfort in a bowl. You’ve got to try it today!

Bowl of creamy vegetable tortellini soup.

Why This Recipe is Soup-erior in Every Way

  • Cozy and Flexible! Hearty and filling on its own. Or, add simple swaps so it fits your family’s taste.
  • Weeknight Dinner Winner! Big flavor in just 30 minutes. No long simmer needed.
  • Perfect Balance! Cheesy tortellini meets fresh veggies, spinach, cream, and Parmesan. YUM!

Creamy Vegetable Tortellini Soup Ingredients

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  • Rich or Light? Heavy cream adds rich flavor, but you can use half-and-half for a lighter soup.
  • Protein Options: Toss in chicken, sausage, or white beans for more protein.

How to Make Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Can we talk about how much I love a cozy soup? This creamy tortellini vegetable soup is easy and surprisingly filling, even without meat. Check out my other soup recipes here!

  1. Cook Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat, then add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until the veggies soften.
  2. Boil & Simmer: Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Or until the carrots begin to soften.
  3. Add Tortellini: Stir in cheese tortellini and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
  4. Add Spinach and Heavy Cream: Reduce the heat to low. Then stir in fresh baby spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Make it Your Own! Swap the veggie broth for chicken broth. Or try a tortellini with chicken, spinach, or mushrooms. You could even switch it up with gnocchi or mini ravioli. Just have fun and make it your own!

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Creamy Vegetable Tortellini Soup

A cozy, comforting soup loaded with tender veggies and cheese tortellini in a creamy broth. It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together easily
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil plus more for garnish

Instructions 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 celery ribs,sliced, and 3 garlic cloves, minced. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 3 cups vegetable broth, and 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, until the carrots begin to soften.
  • Stir in 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped basil. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.

Notes

Make Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
  • Make Ahead: Cook the soup without the tortellini, then add it in when you reheat.
  • Reheating: Warm leftovers in a pot over medium heat until heated through. If you left out the tortellini, add it while reheating and cook for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1037mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5344IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian American
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Pot of creamy vegetable tortellini soup with a silver ladle.

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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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