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A bowl of tortellini in clear broth sits on a wooden surface, with a wooden spoon resting inside. The soup is sprinkled with black pepper and bathed in warm sunlight.
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Easy Tortellini Soup

This is the quickest Easy Tortellini Soup you’ll ever make—just warm some broth, drop in a handful of tortellini, and top with pepper and Parm. It's simple, comforting, and ready in only 10 minutes.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy soup, easy soup recipe, soup recipe, tortellini
Servings: 1 bowl
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broth chicken or veggie
  • 250 grams tortellini
  • grated Parmigiano Reggiano measure with your heart
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, bring your broth to a boil. I use my homemade chicken broth.
    A clear liquid is being poured from a glass container into a stainless steel pot on a wooden surface, with light reflections on the water and pot.
  • Drop in the quatro formaggio (4 cheese) tortellini.
    A hand pours uncooked tortellini from a white bowl into a pot of boiling water on a wooden surface.
  • Boil until they are cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Serve with black pepper and lots of finely grated parm on top.
    A hand grates cheese over a bowl of pasta with a wooden spoon inside, as sunlight streams onto the wooden table beneath.

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Notes

  • Creamy version: Make creamy tortellini soup by adding a splash of heavy cream or half and half to simmering broth. (Make sure it's not boiling, or the cream will break causing lumps.)
  • Greens: Add a handful of greens like baby spinach or chopped kale during the last minute of cooking and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  • Herbs: For a hint of brightness, throw in fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or basil. 
  • Pasta options: Any filled pasta works for this recipe - cheese, spinach, or even ravioli. Frozen tortellini works too, you'll just need to add an extra minute or two.
  • Broth base: I use my Easy Homemade Chicken Broth as the soup base, but you can use store bought bone broth or veggie broth instead. 
  • Protein: If you want a heartier option, shredded rotisserie chicken is a quick and easy protein add-in. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 3905mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1502IU | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 6mg
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