Ready in 30 minutes or less, my creamy tortellini spinach soup is going to be your new favourite cozy meal-prep. High in protein, fibre, and vegetarian friendly- what more could you want?
I've always been a big soup fan. With these chilly Canadian winters, a salad just does not cut it anymore. This time of year I like to prioritize warming, comforting and cozy meals- it won't completely cure the seasonal blues, but it definitely helps!
As a dietitian, I do like to make sure that my soups are filling enough to be a main meal. I love a good pureed veggie soup, but sometimes they don't leave me feeling full! When I'm building an "entree soup", I try to make sure there is a good source of protein and fibre to satiate me. And don't underestimate the power of a chunky soup- sometimes chewing can do wonders for satisfaction! So in my hunt for the perfect, filling AND delicious soup, I came up with this creamy spinach tortellini soup. And I'm never looking back!
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Why You Need This Creamy Tortellini Spinach Soup
I'm so glad this soup entered my life. You will be too! Here's why:
- Balanced meal- Soup can be a balanced meal too! Here we have lots of protein in the sausage, fibre in the beans and veggies, and satiating fats in the cheese. Plus some yummy tortellini, because carbs are important too!
- Meal-prep friendly- I've been feeling a little tired with the business of this time of year, and I know you are too. Make a big batch of this soup, and have all your lunches or dinners for the week ready to go.
- Minimal prep- There's very little chopping in this recipe. It's a great "throw it together" meal for those nights you just can't be bothered.
Main Ingredients
- Onion and garlic- I love all my aromatics. They're a non-negotiable.
- Turkey sausage- This is my preferred protein, but adjust to your preference. Chicken, pork or veggie sausage would also be delicious.
- Diced tomatoes- I went with a herbs and spices variety for extra flavour.
- White navy beans- Beans are definitely an underrated food. They're jam-packed with fibre and are a good source of plant-based protein. Paired with the vitamin C from the tomatoes, they also provide some bioavailable iron.
- Vegetable broth- Can swap with broth of choice.
- Cheese tortellini- I used frozen cheese tortellini. You should be able to find this in most grocery stores.
- Spinach- Fresh or frozen works.
- Salt, pepper and Italian spice blend- My spices of choice!
- Parmesan cheese- The BEST topper for basically any dish.
- Toast (optional)- Depending on how hungry I am, I like having some toast on the side.
How To Make This Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
Step One: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and onions appear translucent in colour.
Step Two: With a sharp knife, slice the casing of each sausage lengthwise. Remove the sausage meat from the casing and add to the onion and garlic. Saute until fully cooked through and meat is no longer pink in colour (about 5 minutes). Stir in Italian spice blend.
Step Three: Pour in an entire can of diced tomatoes (including the juices), along with the navy beans and vegetable broth. Stir. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach (this may need to be done in batches as the spinach wilts to allow room!) and tortellini (no need to thaw this first). Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until spinach wilts and tortellini is tender.
Step Four: Adjust seasoning to desired taste. Serve hot with toast on the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes- to make it vegetarian, swap the turkey sausage for a veggie sausage. To make it vegan, use veggie sausage, plant-based cheese, and a vegan tortellini.
My creamy tortellini spinach soup is best reheated on the stove. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn off the heat. Just be mindful that you don't overcook the pasta!
I love a good buttered piece of crusty bread. If you want a little more veg action, my lemon-parm zucchini fries or air fryer kale chips would be so tasty on the side.
More Cozy Dinner Recipes
- The Ultimate Cozy High Protein Lentil Soup
- Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
- Easy Vegan Chickpea and Cauliflower Tomato Soup
- Easy Veggie Italian Ratatouille
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Tortellini Spinach Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 cups yellow onion diced (about ½ a large onion)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 1 tablespoon Italian spice blend
- 1 can herbs and spices diced tomatoes 756 mL
- 1 can white navy beans 540 mL, rinsed and drained
- 900 ml vegetable broth
- 3 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 6 cups spinach 1x 284g bag
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and onions appear translucent in colour.
- With a sharp knife, slice the casing of each sausage lengthwise. Remove the sausage meat from the casing and add to the onion and garlic. Saute until fully cooked through and meat is no longer pink in colour (about 5 minutes). Stir in Italian spice blend.
- Pour in an entire can of diced tomatoes (including the juices), along with the navy beans and vegetable broth. Stir. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach (this may need to be done in batches as the spinach wilts to allow room!) and tortellini (no need to thaw this first). Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until spinach wilts and tortellini is tender.
- Adjust seasoning to desired taste.
Laura says
One of our new favorites. Easy to make, tastes great, very filling. Love it!
Susan Cooke says
Tastes amazing! Keep up the good work. Great recipes!