Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Get ready to curl up with a bowl of this Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup! It’s packed with veggies and full of flavor!

Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

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    There is a box of four-cheese tortellini in my fridge or freezer at all times.

    It’s one of those weeknight life savers for when we’re way busier than expected and need dinner in a hurry.

    Within minutes I can transform a plain box-o-tortellini into an amazing soup, pasta salad, or casserole with a hearty helping of veggies and a whole lot of flavor!

    I used cheese tortellini, but spinach tortellini, mushroom tortellini, spicy sausage tortellini, and chicken tortellini would all work here depending on diet and preference.

    Creamy Tortellini Soup

    Right now we’re LOVING this creamy tortellini vegetable soup!

    This veggie-loaded soup has a pot-pie sort of vibe to it. So much in fact, that my husband asked if I can add rotisserie chicken to it next time for him.

    I’ll take mine with extra veggies and some carbs for dunking! This scrumptious soup can be paired with it with fresh bakery croissants, baguette, or even fluffy biscuits if you’d like!

    Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

    Meal prepping for the week? This soup is a great make-ahead option and will keep approx. 4-5 days in the fridge.

    Leftover bowls can be reheated in a saucepan on the stove on low heat or in the microwave.

    Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

    Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

    Get ready to curl up with a bowl of this Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup! Recipe yields 4-8 servings of either 4 bowls or 8 cups of soup.
    5 from 2 votes
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

    Ingredients

    • 1-2 TBSP avocado oil or olive oil
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 1 cup diced carrot (approx. 4 carrots)
    • 1 cup chopped broccoli
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend*
    • 3 cups vegetable broth
    • 4 TBSP unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 2 cups freshly grated white cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
    • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

    Instructions

    • Bring a dutch oven or large pot to medium-high heat with 1-2 TBSP of oil (simply add as needed) and sauté carrot, onion, and broccoli for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
    • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, then stir in Italian seasoning and broth.
    • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, covered.
    • While the veggies simmer, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Once melted, add flour and stir vigorously with a metal whisk to cook the flour and start a roux. After about a minute, slowly add milk and whisk well.
    • Stirring often, allow the milk to heat up and simmer, whisking as it thickens. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and slowly add freshly grated cheddar cheese, stirring as it melts. Set aside.
    • Add tortellini, frozen peas, and chopped spinach to the veggies/broth and remove from heat. Pour/stir in cream sauce and mix well. Allow soup to sit while it cools a bit (it will be piping hot!) allowing the peas and tortelllini to warm through and soften and the soup to thicken slightly.
    • Season with any additonal salt/pepper/italian seasoning and enjoy!
    • This soup is fantastic served with grilled cheese or bread/rolls for dunking if you'd like.

    Notes

    *My favorite Italian seasoning blend is salt-free Mrs. Dash — we use it on everything!
    Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 411kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 867mg, Potassium: 330mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 4568IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 366mg, Iron: 2mg

    If you get a chance to try this creamy tortellini vegetable soup, let me know!

    Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

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      About The Author:

      Jenn Laughlin

      Jenn Laughlin graduated with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and created Peas and Crayons in 2009 while working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!

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      1. 5 stars
        A hit for all of us including 3 teenage boys! Didn’t have broccoli but used green beans and frozen corn too.
        Yummy!