This rich and creamy tomato tortellini soup is the ultimate comfort Italian recipe. It’s packed with veggies and it’s a healthy and easy recipe to make in less than 30 minutes.
Personally, I adore the easiness of using pre-made fresh tortellini for this recipe. In general, I always buy a pack for my weekly groceries. It comes handy to make this recipe, tortellini al forno, or with just some san marzano sauce.
Is this Tuscan Tortellini soup healthy?
At its core, it’s a health-ish recipe. You can make it completely healthy removing some ingredients and adding extra veggies to the soup.
The first ingredient that adds extra calories and fat is the heavy cream. So, this recipe can be made with little to no cream— I use only three tbsp. I like to add some creaminess but you don’t need huge amounts of heavy cream to get that effect. But, you can eliminate it altogether.
You can eliminate the sausage if you want to get a healthier soup.
Besides these two ingredients, the rest of the soup is pretty healthy and you can eat without guilt.
Some Veggie ideas to add:
- Spinach or kale
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Carrot
- Zucchini
- Potatoes
- Celery
What type of tortellini to use?
I highly suggest you use fresh tortellini instead of dry. Fresh egg pasta is more buttery and has way better flavor and texture. I really enjoy using Buitoni tortellini.
Another option is frozen tortellini.
The filling is all about personal preferences. The best fillings for this recipe are ricotta and spinach, bolognese, or cheese.
The time of cooking will vary according to the type of tortellini you choose.
Fresh tortellini: 2 minutes before serving.
Frozen tortellini: 5-6 minutes before serving.
I always add the tortellini with the cream and the spinach just a few minutes before serving. This way the spinach is tender but not mushy.
Can tortellini soup be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze this tortellini soup without the tortellini. When the tortellini is fully cooked before freezing, it will disintegrate when reheated. So, you can make the soup without adding the spinach and tortellini. And when you reheat it, just add the pasta and spinach. It will be as good as the day you made it.
