Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach Soup

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My wife asked me the other day why we haven’t been eating as many soups this winter as we did last and frankly, I wasn’t sure why.  I love a big pot of soul-warming soup as perfect end to a weekend or as a quick weeknight meal.  There are so many different variations of soup to make and most times, it can be really healthy.  Therefore, I made this quick and satisfying Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach soup the other night to satisfy our soup craving.  Pillow-soft, cheese filled tortellini combined with baby spinach and Parmesan cheese – it’s hearty, it’s delicious and it’s fast.  Can’t go wrong with those three adjectives.

Tender baby spinach and three cheese tortellini.

Tender baby spinach and three cheese tortellini.

Tortellini Soup

I always use Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini when I make this soup. They’re delicious! Check your grocer’s refrigerated section – if they don’t have them, get a new grocery store!

Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Three Cheese Tortellini and Spinach Soup

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  • Cook time:
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  • Yield: 4 – 6
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Recipe type: Appetizer, Entree, Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package (9 ounce) refrigerated 3 cheese tortellini (I always use Buitoni)

Directions:

  1. Add oil to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic.
  3. Add salt, pepper, thyme and spinach and sauté 5 – 8 minutes until spinach is wilted and vegetables are slightly softened.
  4. Add stock and heat for 10 minutes until hot throughout.
  5. Stir in cheese until melted.
  6. Add tortellini. When the tortellini float to the top, you know they are done.
  7. Taste, adjust seasonings as necessary. Put into bowls and garnish with a little more parmesan cheese.

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