Heart-Healthy Hearty Tortellini Soup

Warm, comforting, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Tortellini Soup is a nourishing twist on a classic comfort food. Bursting with tender whole grain tortellini, vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and baby spinach, and simmered in a flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth seasoned with oregano and basil, this soup is as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in under 45 minutes and makes for an easy, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Whether you're looking to boost your daily veggie intake or enjoy a hearty, nutrient-packed soup, this recipe hits all the right notes. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a wholesome, delicious dinner that’s both simple and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 9 ounces whole grain or whole wheat tortellini
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery; stir frequently for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes (with their juice).

Step 6

Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Add the whole grain or whole wheat tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually about 7-9 minutes.

Step 9

Once the tortellini is cooked, stir in the baby spinach and chopped parsley; cook until the spinach is wilted.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, remove the bay leaf, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3235.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1470.2

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 59.3mg	0%
Sodium 6017.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.0g
Protein 41.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 722.9mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4860.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 56.9%