I'm Sharing My FAVORITE Advent Calendars and Tortellini Soup Recipe on Vlogmas Day 2!

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortellini

💰Cheaper: pasta + filling

Whole wheat tortellini adds fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add tortellini; cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Add heavy cream to the soup and stir until combined.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens