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Pesto Tortellini Soup

A comforting five-ingredient soup using store-bought tortellini and basil pesto.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Cheese Tortellini
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Basil Pesto
  • 3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese(optional)
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.

  3. 3

    Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes).

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and stir in the basil pesto until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add the fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Season with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

kcal

Protein

18

g

Carbs

44

g

Fat

22

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

3

g

Sodium

1150

mg

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