Minestrone Tortellini

Warm, hearty, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Minestrone Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food meets Italian classic. This recipe elevates traditional minestrone soup by adding tender, cheese-filled tortellini, creating a dish that's both satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients. Loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and spinach, along with protein-packed kidney and cannellini beans, this one-pot wonder is simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with oregano and basil. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Serve it piping hot and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an irresistible meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 large celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 ounces cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 0 (optional) grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the zucchini and green beans to the pot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the kidney beans, cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Increase the heat to medium and add the cheese tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions, typically 5-7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.

Step 9

Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, until wilted.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3974.9 grams (3974.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2892

Total Fat 72.80g	93%
Saturated Fat 21.60g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.60g
Cholesterol 149mg	50%
Sodium 6784mg	295%
Total Carbohydrate 445.40g	162%
Dietary Fiber 85.10g	304%
Total Sugars 58.10g
Protein 135.70g	271%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1446mg	111%
Iron 33mg	186%
Potassium 8330mg	177%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.0%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 59.8%