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.
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.
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 it 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 or frozen corn kernels if you prefer;
- diced tomatoes: check the salt content if you are buying canned tomatoes, but feel free to use fresh tomatoes if preferred;
- 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: opt to grate the parmesan yourself if that is possible. The pre-grated versions have additives to prevent it from sticking together which give a grainy texture when melted.
A slightly long list, but all simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
Tips Tricks and Substitutions
Use this recipe as a guide and feel free to sub in whatever leftover veggies you have in the fridge that need 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
Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
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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
- grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons 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 minutes4 carrots, 1 onion, 4 stalks celery, 1 stalk leek
- Once the vegetables have caramelized (burned) sufficiently, add in the stock8 cups homemade chicken or vegetable broth
- Pop in the spinach/kale, corn, and tomatoes and give it a good stir2 cup chopped spinach or kale, 1 can organic corn, 1 can diced tomatoes
- Next, add the tortellini and herbs and let simmer until the tortellini has cooked through, about 15 minutes1 bag of tortellini, 1 tablespoon each of rosemary
- Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan, some parsley and crunchy breadgrated parmesan to serve
Notes
Nutrition
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chhavi says
Love this recipe! When I am out of tortellini, I swap it out with frozen dumplings.
Donna says
Great idea!
laura says
One of our favorite vegetarian recipes, so good and tasty!
Glenda says
We love pasta in soups and this tortellini soup is so hearty. I love the affordability of having a filling and flavorful comfort food meal in the recipe box that doesn't have meat. It was a real asset to the weekly grocery budget. Thanks you!
Donna says
Definitely a budget friendly recipe!
Melanie says
I loved making this soup! Used fresh ingredients and followed the recipe closely. The tortellini was tender, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I also added some fresh basil at the end, which made it even more aromatic and delicious.
Donna says
Love the addition of fresh basil for a nice pop of flavor!
Holly says
So yummy and hearty! This is perfect for rainy days too!
Donna says
Love a big bowl of soup on a rainy day!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
This is such a great idea! I've never had tortellini soup. Can't wait to give it a try! 🙂
Donna1 says
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!
Howie Fox says
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 😉
Donna1 says
Oh I agree, I LOVE celery 🙂
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
This sounds like the perfect cold weather soup. My boys love tortellini and they would sure love this soup 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh yes, the tortellini was definitely the selling point for my kids too 🙂
Gin says
Sarah sounds like an amazing woman who's spreading some seriously good vibes! Thanks for sharing her story and recipe. Pinning. 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh she is Gin, the most selfless woman around (I need to start taking a leaf from her book 🙂 )
Kristina says
I love this so much. thank you for sharing such an inspiration.
Donna1 says
Oh you are very welcome Kristina!!
The Vegan 8 says
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!
Donna1 says
Thanks so much, you are so right, helping others does definitely life your spirits to no end 🙂
Kathy Hester says
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.
Donna1 says
Thanks so much Kathy 🙂
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
A lovely post and a great looking soup!
Donna1 says
Thanks Mel 🙂
Nicole says
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.
Donna1 says
Thanks for your lovely words Nicole 🙂 I know, sometimes the smallest acts can have the biggest impact!!
Jenn says
What an uplifting post and amazing campaign! Love that this soup is packed with veggies too!
Donna1 says
Thanks for your lovely words Jenn! There's definitely a lot of veggies in there 🙂
The Food Hunter says
comfort food at its best. and I love the veggies!
Donna1 says
This is definitely a very comforting soup 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
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. 🙂
Donna1 says
Thanks Linda, I do too 🙂
Kelly @ TastingPage says
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!
Donna1 says
It is so lovely isn't it! Makes me all warm and fuzzy 🙂