Easy Quick One-Pot Tortellini Soup for Busy Nights

Tortellini Soup

When you’re tired and want a fast dinner, this one‑pot tortellini soup is a great fix. It tastes like Italy and warms you up on cool evenings.

Active time: 10 min | Total time: 15 min

What You Need

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ tsp dried Italian herbs
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1 32‑oz low‑sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • 1 14.5‑oz can diced tomatoes, low‑sodium
  • 1 9‑oz pack whole‑wheat cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups baby spinach

How to Cook

  1. Heat the oil in a big pot over medium‑high heat. Add onion, garlic, herbs, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook about 4 minutes until the onion softens.
  2. Pour in the broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the tortellini. Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring now and then, for 7 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in the spinach. Cook another 30 seconds until wilted.
  5. Turn off the heat and serve hot.

Serves: 4 | Portion size: 1¾ cups

Nutrition Snapshot (per serving)

  • Calories: 270
  • Total fat: 9 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Sodium: 835 mg