Sandra This quick Spinach Tortellini Soup is a weeknight miracle as well as being incredibly comforting! Simmering the cheese tortellini in the broth creates a tender, pillowy bite, which along with the earthy frozen spinach adds a wholesome, nourishing feel to this soup that is so satisfying in under 15 minutes.
Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 ounce each) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach (no need to thaw)
- 1 package (9 ounce) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 tablespoon (approx 3/4 tsp) dried basil
- 1/4 tablespoon (approx 3/4 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
How To Make Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe
- Start the broth: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, pour in the two cans of chicken broth. Place the block of frozen spinach directly into the broth.
- Boil: Turn the heat to high. Bring the broth to a rolling boil, breaking up the spinach with a wooden spoon as it thaws and disperses into the liquid.
- Cook the pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Dump in the cheese tortellini. Stir gently so they don’t stick to the bottom.
- Simmer: Cook uncovered for about 3 to 5 minutes. The tortellini are done when they float to the surface of the soup and are tender to the bite.
- Season: Stir in the dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed (store-bought broth varies in saltiness).
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls immediately. Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese if you like!
Recipe Tips!
- Don’t Overcook: Tortellini cook very fast! Keep an eye on them. If you boil them too long, they will burst open and lose their cheese filling into the broth. As soon as they float, they are usually done.
- Spinach Shortcut: Using frozen spinach is the ultimate hack. It chills the broth slightly when added, but once it boils, it provides instant nutrition without washing or chopping. If you hate large stems, buy “chopped” spinach rather than “whole leaf.”
- Broth Boost: The soup relies heavily on the quality of the broth. If you want a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream or a rind of Parmesan cheese to simmer in the pot while the pasta cooks.
- Fresh vs. Dried: This recipe uses dried tortellini (shelf-stable) or frozen. If using fresh refrigerated tortellini, they cook even faster—usually in 2 minutes!
What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe?
This Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe is a light meal that pairs perfectly with crusty carbs! A warm Garlic Breadstick or a slice of Focaccia is essential for dipping into the broth. For a protein boost, serve it alongside a simple Grilled Chicken Salad or some Italian Meatballs! If you want to keep it light, a crisp Caesar Salad complements the cheesy pasta beautifully.
How To Store Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note that the pasta will continue to absorb the broth and swell up, so it might be more like “pasta with spinach” the next day.
- Reheat: Add a splash of extra chicken broth or water when reheating on the stove to loosen it back into a soup consistency.
- Freeze: Freezing is not recommended. The pasta will become mushy and fall apart when thawed and reheated.
Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 12g
Nutrition information is estimated per serving.
FAQs
Yes! Use about 4 cups of fresh baby spinach. Add it at the very end (after the pasta cooks) and just let it wilt for 30 seconds.
Absolutely. Brown some Italian sausage in the pot first, then add the broth and continue with the recipe. It adds a ton of flavor.
If you use vegetable broth and cheese tortellini (check for rennet), it is a fantastic vegetarian meal.
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- Joanna Gaines Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Joanna Gaines Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Joanna Gaines Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe
Description
A 15-minute miracle soup using pantry staples. Cheese tortellini and spinach simmered in a savory garlic-basil broth for the ultimate fast comfort food.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil broth and frozen spinach.
- Add tortellini; reduce heat.
- Simmer 3-5 mins until pasta floats.
- Stir in basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Pasta absorbs broth; eat immediately.
- Add cream for a richer version.
- Frozen spinach is the easy shortcut.
