Description
Quick and easy to make and oh-so-delicious. Creamy, flavorful, and filling, this soup is a warm and cozy dinner recipe you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound savory Italian-style plant-based ground protein
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 15 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups packed spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan, plus additional for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the savory plant-based protein and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Step: Add the rest of the oil to the pot. Lower heat to medium-low, add the onion, and cook for 7-10 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.
- Step: Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Step: Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling soup and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
- Step: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the chopped spinach and the cooked plant-based protein. Mix in the heavy whipping cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Step: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
The flavor of the soup is excellent when using high-quality vegetable broth and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Ensure your plant-based protein is well-seasoned to match the savory profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: soup, tortellini, creamy, dinner, vegetarian, comforting