Low Carb Hearty Tortellini Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Low Carb Hearty Tortellini Soup—a comforting, flavor-packed meal that's as nourishing as it is satisfying. This one-pot recipe combines tender low-carb tortellini, juicy Italian sausage, and a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach, all simmered in a rich, tomato-infused broth. Seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this soup delivers all the classic flavors you love while keeping carbs in check. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 50-minute meal comes together effortlessly and serves as a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option that's both keto-friendly and hearty enough for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound Italian sausage, ground
• 15 ounces Diced tomatoes, canned
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 9 ounces Frozen low-carb tortellini
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Add ground Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it up into small pieces. Cook until sausage is browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Add the frozen low-carb tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes until they are tender.

Step 9

Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt in the hot soup, about 2 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2997.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2629.1

Total Fat 178.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 434.1mg	0%
Sodium 10426.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 136.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1203.7mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 4690.8mg	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: 61.8%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 17.1%