This easy and creamy Pioneer Woman Creamy Tortellini Soup is the perfect quick meal for any night. With simple ingredients like tortellini, broth, and vegetables, it’s both delicious and nutritious. You can easily adjust it to suit your taste, making it a flexible and satisfying dish for the whole family.
Ingredients Needed
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (1-pound) bag frozen peas and carrots
- 10 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Shaved parmesan cheese and croutons, for topping
- Olive oil, for drizzling
How To Make Creamy Tortellini Soup
- Bring the Broth to a Boil: In a medium pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add Frozen Vegetables: Add the frozen peas and carrots to the pot and bring it back to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the fresh cheese tortellini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is almost tender.
- Stir in Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, then top with shaved parmesan cheese and croutons. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Tortellini: Fresh tortellini cooks faster and has a better texture. If using frozen, make sure to follow the cooking time.
- Adjust Broth Flavor: Add a little white wine or garlic to the broth for a richer taste.
- Don’t Overcook the Tortellini: Overcooking tortellini can make it mushy. Check after 3-5 minutes.
- Add More Veggies: Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make It Creamier: Add more heavy cream or a bit of cream cheese for a richer, creamier soup.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Transfer leftover creamy tortellini soup to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Transfer leftover creamy tortellini soup to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw the soup in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stove over low heat until warm.
- Reheating: To reheat, warm leftover creamy tortellini soup on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes, until heated through. You can also microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until hot.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 bowl (2 cups)
- Calories: 213
- Total Fat: 4.9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
- Sodium: 1540mg
- Potassium: 406.8mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugars: 4.9g
- Protein: 11g
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Pioneer Woman Creamy Tortellini Soup
Description
This easy and creamy Pioneer Woman Creamy Tortellini Soup is the perfect quick meal for any night. With simple ingredients like tortellini, broth, and vegetables, it’s both delicious and nutritious. You can easily adjust it to suit your taste, making it a flexible and satisfying dish for the whole family.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the Broth to a Boil: In a medium pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add Frozen Vegetables: Add the frozen peas and carrots to the pot and bring it back to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the fresh cheese tortellini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is almost tender.
- Stir in Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, then top with shaved parmesan cheese and croutons. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.
Notes
- Use Fresh Tortellini: Fresh tortellini cooks faster and has a better texture. If using frozen, make sure to follow the cooking time.
- Adjust Broth Flavor: Add a little white wine or garlic to the broth for a richer taste.
- Don’t Overcook the Tortellini: Overcooking tortellini can make it mushy. Check after 3-5 minutes.
- Add More Veggies: Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make It Creamier: Add more heavy cream or a bit of cream cheese for a richer, creamier soup.
Pioneer Woman Creamy Tortellini Soup