Aaaaand we’re back….Things have been a little quiet around here lately as we have a new little addition to the Whole Food Bellies family (finally, I was really starting to feel like that damn giraffe that’s all over Facebook, the poor dear). But we are back to a semi-normal life again (if semi normal includes cooking, taking photos and typing with a small child strapped to your chest – which it definitely does around here 😛 ) with a semi-consistent schedule! What better way to mark the occassion than with this seriously delicious and super easy One Pot Tortellini and Creamy Garlic Soup.
I have a freezer full of this garlic soup goodness, as it was one of those quick and easy meals I made in huge amounts in a last ditch effort to be prepared for our new life. Gosh am I glad I did!! Three kids under five is no joke, and I still have my mum here for backup!! Next week reality is going to kick in when mum flies back to Australia, and I can already tell freezer meals are going to be a lifeline on those hard days 😛 But we are certainly up for the challenge (and we certainly have a freezer full of meals…I may need a second one).
So tortellini and creamy garlic soup….one pot, no fancy ingredients but looks fancy and tastes amazing. Plus did I mention you can make it up and pop it in the freezer for a rainy day? Yep it sure is a handy little recipe to have on hand. The tortellini makes it nice and filling, but the sauce is relatively light and balances the whole dish out just perfectly. I am hooked.
Do you have any go-to freezer meals I should know about? I plan on getting one more afternoon of big-batch freezer-friendly cooking done before mum heads off, and feeding ALL the hungry mouths becomes my job again, so I am very open to suggestions 🙂
I love to hear from you, so be sure to pop back and let me know if you try out this creamy garlic tortellini soup! Happy eating.
A quick and easy one pot soup which is great for a busy weeknight dinner.
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (to see how to make your own see notes)
- 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes (preferably organic)
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp each fresh oregano, thyme, parsley and basil
- 9 oz fresh tortellini
- 2 cups kale, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chick peas, whole milk, parmesan cheese, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
Pop in the tortellini and kale. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I make piles and piles of baked ziti and use it to stock my freezer, and have a meal to bring a friend who needs one due to surgery, illness, a new baby, or anything else that throws their life off balance! Food is the best gift ever!
Sorry your Mum is leaving soon, it’s always hard (I know this from experience)
Traditionallymodernfood says
Congrts for new bundle of happiness. With little one one pot meals are such boon . I stil remember those days when my son I was born I mostly do one pot meal almost every day. I love garlic floavours this looks yum
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Congratulations. It’s a topsy-turvy world right now but such a wonderful time. Anyway, who needs sleep and schedules?? ?I can say a resounding YES to garlic. Love the stuff and who knows I may make a gelato out of it. Your soup sounds like sheer comfort. Delicious!!
swathi says
This kind of creamy soup is needed on busy night. I like the fact that this is can be made in one pot and easy to put togher.
Natalie says
Wow, this tortellini soup looks soooo creamy. Yum! Lovely flavor pairings. I bet this taste just delicious 🙂 My kiddo loves tortellini, and I’m super sure he’s gonna like this. I’ll be making this for him soon.
Amy says
One pot soups are the best! This looks and sounds delicious! Congrats on the new little one!!
Molly Kumar says
Hey Donna, Congratulations on the lil bundle of joy!! sounds like the schedule will be all over the place and what I’ve learned from all my mommy friends is that one-pot meals are definitely the life savers. This creamy garlic tortellini soup looks so delicious and I’ve bookmarked to try later.
ManilaSpoon says
I love tortellinis and my kids always ask me to buy them from the grocery and they’re good for those busy nights when there’s no time to make anything from scratch and so they go with a soup!! Love that this delicious soup is one of those I can try for my next batch off tortellinis!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Congratulations to your addition and life sure can take a whole turn around with those little bundle of joy. Love the quick and easy soup and I can definitely use this on a very busy weeknight.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
First off…CONGRATULATIONS on the new addition. Treasure the moments….they grow way too quickly. Believe me, now that I am a gramma…even my grandkids are growing too fast. This soup looks so delicious. Easy and perfect to leftovers….which you will welcome for sure.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Normal is definitely subjective and I’m glad things have quieted down for you. This soup looks like the perfect thing to enjoy.
Donna1 says
Right?? My normal is definitely different now to what I thought was normal a couple years ago 🙂 How things change!!
Sarah says
Oh this soup looks so creamy and comforting! Perfect postpartum meal. Now that my baby is 8 months, I’m doing all those tasks while he crawls around the kitchen rather than having him strapped to me – and I honestly think the baby wearing days were easier for getting work done! Congratulations on your new addition!
Donna1 says
Oh I know right!! Once they start moving its a totally new kettle of fish. Luckily for me, my other two were late crawlers, so we shall se with this one 🙂 Baby wearing definitely makes thing easier (for the moment)
Eileen says
First of all Congrats on the new addition to the family!!! This soup looks wonderful. Freezer meals are a must when trying to wrangle three little ones.
Donna1 says
Oh I know right!! I had no idea how important they would be until now 🙂 Thanks!!
Adriana says
Soups are always a great dish even in a hot weather. A good soup is perfect starter or a main dish when served with a salad. Lovely recipe =)
Donna1 says
Thanks Adriana!! I am definitely a soup all year round kinda girl, although I know for a lot of people it is more of a comfort food to be enjoyed in winter 🙂
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Ooh I always need more freezer meal recipes! Thank you! I’d need to make it without the dairy but I bet it’s just as delicious. I love tortellini soup!
Veena says
That looks like a whole lot of nutrition in one bowl. So scrumptious. .. Love the color. And I love that you added kale.. Yum.
Donna1 says
Oh we have monstrous kale plants growing in the backyard, so that stuff gets added to everything 🙂
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
This is such a great comfort food dish and meal. I like that you added kale. Adds an earthiness and some more texture to the dish.
Donna1 says
We are HUGE kale fans (weirdly even the kids love it). We also have the most ginormous kale plants growing in the back yard so it has been making its way into more and more dishes these days 🙂