Description
Creamy tortellini soup with kale is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup combines tender tortellini and nutritious kale in a savory broth infused with garlic and herbs. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this delightful recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped kale; cook until kale wilts, approximately 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes) until they float.
- Reduce heat slightly; stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Warm through without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg