Cozy, healthy, flavourful, and packed with veggies! Who knew such a light meal could be so hearty and satisfying? This soup comes together in minutes. Use frozen carrots and beans to save even more time, as they come pre-chopped and ready to go.
Author: Chelsea
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced small
2 carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice
2 ribs celery, cut into ¼-inch dice
2 cups green beans, chopped into ¼-inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
7 cups low-sodium stock (chicken, beef, or veggie stock)
400 g tortellini, any flavour you prefer
Fresh Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Saute onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, and green beans. Season well with salt and pepper. Saute vegetables until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Add the broth. Bring to a boil, then add tortellini and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes (or according to package instructions). Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
Serve soup in bowls and garnish with Parmesan, if desired.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/20-minute-tortellini-soup/