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    Author: Donna | Published: Jan 7, 2016 | Modified: Jun 20, 2018

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

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    Tortellini soup for the soul

    The perfect bowl of comfort, this vegetarian tortellini soup is absolutely jam-packed with vegetables and a hearty broth. Great for a midweek meal when the weather is cold outside and you want something simple but delicious.

    Tortellini Soup for the Soul

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

    I picked this recipe up from a lovely lady called Sarah who runs the Kindness Campaign in Sacramento California. She has given me permission to share.

    Sarah uses this campaign as a resource to help lift up the community, and it certainly serves its purpose!

    This soup is a bowl of love and comfort in and of itself.

    It nourishes the body and soul, and should be on the top of your list of soups to serve your family and friends in times of need.

    Tortellini Soup for the Soul
    This is what I mean when I say really blacken/caramelize the vegetables for the tortellini soup

    Ingredients

    Loaded with veggies, this is a big bowl of goodness you need to add to your regular rotation.

    It also comes together easily, so makes a perfect meal for a busy day.

    You will need:

    • carrots;
    • brown onion;
    • celery;
    • leek;
    • chicken or vegetable broth: I tend to have homemade broth on hand, but you can always sub in some powdered stock or prepared boullion;
    • chopped spinach or kale: you can also sub in some baby spinach for quicker prep time;
    • corn: I use canned corn in this recipe, but you can add fresh forn kernals if you prefer;
    • diced tomatoes: check the salt content if you are buying canned tomatoes, but feel free to use fresh tomatoes if prefered;
    • tortellini: this can be bought fresh from the cold section of your local grocery store, but be sure to check the ingredients. If you want to keep this vegetarian then you will want to buy a vegetarian version;
    • rosemary: I use fresh, but if you would prefer to use dried you will need to reduce the amount used (see recipe notes for amounts); 
    • thyme: I use fresh, but if you would prefer to use dried you will need to reduce the amount used (see recipe notes for amounts); 
    • oregano: I use fresh, but if you would prefer to use dried you will need to reduce the amount used (see recipe notes for amounts); 
    • parmesan.

    A slightly long list, but all simple, easy-to-find ingredients.

    Tortellini Soup for the Soul

    Tips Tricks and Substitutions

    This recipe should be used as a guide only as it is super versatile.

    Feel free to sub in whatever leftover veggies you have in the fridge that needs to be used up.

    Why not try:

    • roasted red peppers;
    • add some cream at the end to make it creamy;
    • add some fresh basil;
    • if you don't need to keep it vegetarian then add some sausage, shredded cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken;
    • add some diced fennel;
    • add a splash of balsamic vinegar;
    • add a dollop of Quick Kale Walnut Pesto with Sunflower Seeds and stir through before serving

    Use your imagination and make it your own depending on your and your family's preferences.

    'The most important ingredient you should never leave out of this tortellini soup is love. Think about who you are cooking for, I always do. And maybe my clients and friends are sentimental. But EVERY TIME I serve this soup I get a message thanking me and admitting that they can tell I made it with love. And they are right'.                    

    - Sarah's Kindness Campaign

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Recipe

    Tortellini Soup for the Soul

    Vegetarian Tortellini Soup

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    The ultimate in comfort food, this delicious soup is loaded with all of your favourite vegetables. The perfect dish when you need a pick me up.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 serves
    Calories 186 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 carrots
    • 1 onion
    • 4 stalks celery
    • 1 stalk leek
    • 8 cups homemade chicken or vegetable broth sub with store bought
    • 2 cup chopped spinach or kale
    • 1 can organic corn
    • 1 can diced tomatoes
    • 1 bag of tortellini look for a version with only a handful of ingredients
    • 1 tablespoon each of rosemary thyme and oregano
    • parmesan to serve
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat 2 tablespoon cooking oil (or butter) of choice in a large pot. Add in the carrots, onion, celery and leeks and coat in the oil. Sauté the vegetables until you really smell them before you stir them. You want them to burn/blacken just a little. This can take about 15 minutes
    • Once the vegetables have caramelized (burned) sufficiently, add in the stock
    • Pop in the spinach/kale, corn, and tomatoes and give it a good stir
    • Next, add the tortellini and herbs and let simmer until the tortellini has cooked through, about 15 minutes
    • Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan, some parsley and crunchy bread

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 33.4gProtein: 8gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 7.5g
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

      January 14, 2016 at 4:10 am

      This is such a great idea! I've never had tortellini soup. Can't wait to give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 15, 2016 at 12:59 pm

        Oh I know, when Sarah gave me the recipe all I could think was 'surely the tortellini will get mushy'...but it holds up so well, and takes the soup to another level!

        Reply
    2. Howie Fox says

      January 14, 2016 at 2:42 am

      Of course tortellini soup works!1 Especially if it looks as good as this one! Plus I like the soup has celery in it. Celery should get more attention 😉

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm

        Oh I agree, I LOVE celery 🙂

        Reply
    3. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says

      January 12, 2016 at 6:07 am

      This sounds like the perfect cold weather soup. My boys love tortellini and they would sure love this soup 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 12, 2016 at 8:10 am

        Oh yes, the tortellini was definitely the selling point for my kids too 🙂

        Reply
    4. Gin says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Sarah sounds like an amazing woman who's spreading some seriously good vibes! Thanks for sharing her story and recipe. Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 11, 2016 at 3:05 pm

        Oh she is Gin, the most selfless woman around (I need to start taking a leaf from her book 🙂 )

        Reply
    5. Kristina says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:49 am

      I love this so much. thank you for sharing such an inspiration.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 11, 2016 at 3:05 pm

        Oh you are very welcome Kristina!!

        Reply
    6. The Vegan 8 says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:35 am

      What a wonderful positive post, helping others and taking off the focus of ourselves is just what we need sometimes to lift our own spirits. Beautiful soup, love all the flavors!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 11, 2016 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks so much, you are so right, helping others does definitely life your spirits to no end 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kathy Hester says

      January 10, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      I love the sentiment of your post. Sometimes it seems like no one has your back and it's great to hear a story like this.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 10, 2016 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks so much Kathy 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mel@avirtualvegan.com says

      January 09, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      A lovely post and a great looking soup!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 10, 2016 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks Mel 🙂

        Reply
    9. Nicole says

      January 09, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Such a sweet post! Thanks for sharing more than a delicious recipe. I know what its like to live far from family and really appreciate the community of friends around who have become family to us. A great reminder that a simple act of kindness, means the world to others.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 09, 2016 at 4:39 pm

        Thanks for your lovely words Nicole 🙂 I know, sometimes the smallest acts can have the biggest impact!!

        Reply
    10. Jenn says

      January 08, 2016 at 11:56 am

      What an uplifting post and amazing campaign! Love that this soup is packed with veggies too!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 09, 2016 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks for your lovely words Jenn! There's definitely a lot of veggies in there 🙂

        Reply
    11. The Food Hunter says

      January 08, 2016 at 7:21 am

      comfort food at its best. and I love the veggies!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 09, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        This is definitely a very comforting soup 🙂

        Reply
    12. Linda @ Veganosity says

      January 08, 2016 at 5:37 am

      This is such an inspirational and comforting post. I love your community and every one of the women/men who work so hard to bring a little slice of happiness to those who need it most. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 09, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks Linda, I do too 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kelly @ TastingPage says

      January 07, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I LOVE the kindness campaign. What a great idea and how meaningful to have a personal touch amidst all the chaos out there. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 07, 2016 at 7:18 pm

        It is so lovely isn't it! Makes me all warm and fuzzy 🙂

        Reply

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