Vegan Tortellini Soup

This Vegan Tortellini Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender tortellini filled with vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy night in, it provides a delicious and nutritious meal that warms the soul.

Ingredients

• Vegan tortellini - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Vegetable broth - 750 milliliters
• Diced tomatoes - 400 grams (1 can)
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional, for flavor)
• Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add the vegan tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float and are tender.
5. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If using, stir in the nutritional yeast for an extra layer of flavor.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.75 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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