So it’s January. The holidays are officially over. You may have overindulged in things like cookies, cocktails, and buttery treats. Which may mean that you’re feeling a little cruddy right about now. While I don’t have the cure for any additional pounds that may have stuck around as a reminder of cookies past, I have a lovely soup to warm you on a cold winter day.
I’m not naive, I know cookies are more fun than soup. But a hearty bowl of tortellini soup comforts me on a cold, dark winter day. I’ve yet to the meet the cookie that can do that.
Tortellini Soup
Adapted from Pan Anderson’s Meatless Meals
- 1 quart vegetable broth (I used chicken broth)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
Combine the broth, tomatoes and any tomato juices, and water in a medium pot and set over low medium low heat.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onion and carrots to the dutch oven and cook about 10 minutes or until softened. Add the zucchini, red pepper, and Italian seasoning and cook for 5 more minutes.
Add the warmed broth mixture to the dutch oven and simmer, partially covered for about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and tortellini and cook partially covered for another 10 minutes.
Bon Appetit Hon 
Mmmm, tortellini soup is a longtime favorite. I must try Pam’s version. I could eat soup 5 nights a week this time of year.
i must disagree darling… i’ve always thought making soup (or anything savory) is more fun than making baked sweets stuff… all that takes precision whereas the a pot soup or stew can be transformed with various spices & seasonings.
this soup looks so hearty and warm, so perfect for the dreary january that we had last week (tho not over the weekend!)
You’re right that this soup is perfect for the dreadful cold we had recently. I imagine this will be showing up on our menu again quite soon.
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I’d rather have the soup than the cookies, honestly. Tortellini is one of my favourite foods of all time.
Unfortunately, sometimes the cookies win out over my better judgement. But this soup is still ridiculously easy and filling.
Yum! You know, I’d take a bowl of this soup over a cookie any day. Unless it’s morning coffee time–and then a cookie is irreplaceable. There’s just something about the sweet treat with the slightly bitter coffee that hits the spot.
Jenna, love your coffee and cookie pairing. Sadly, if I did that every day I wouldn’t fit in my office chair.
I agree, cookies are more fun than soup. But I’ve had enough cookies to last me for a few months, so this soup is looking pretty good.
I completely agree. After all the holiday sweets, it is nice to have a comforting savory dish.
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Looks and sounds excellent. I will be making this this week. except I will be putting some cheese tortellinis.
I do hope you enjoy this soup…cheese tortellini and all.
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Trying this!!!
I don’t think you’ll be sorry. It’s not as wacky as celery soup but it’s got character.
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Just finished a bowl (and seconds). Easy preparation and very tasty. Thanks Wendi!
Seconds of this soup are mandatory. Did I forget to mention that?
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Yum! I am actually pretty sick of cookies right now, so this soup is exactly what I’m hungry for. Adding tortellini to soup makes it oh so much more appealing to me. 🙂
Jen, Pam’s tortellini soup is the perfect antidote to all the holiday cookies. And a slice of your sourdough, dressed with some Kerrygold #butterlove, would compliment it nicely.
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