Minestrone Soup with Tortellini is a veggie packed, filling and oh so comforting soup that’s sure to satisfy on a cold fall day! It’s hearty, creamy and deliciously flavorful. Likely to become a new go-to soup!

Cheesy Tortellini and Cream Make the Best Minestrone!

But honestly, why didn’t I think about making minestrone creamy until now? And adding tortellini in place of the boring plain noodles? Better now than never though.

Both additions are total upgrades on the traditional minestrone soup! This is how you’ll get the entire family to enjoy minestrone.

I love that this soup is like a collision of healthy food meets comfort food.

As in sure it’s not 100% healthy because of that half and half, and tortellini isn’t packed with nutrition but there are sooooo many veggies that I still feel good about eating this.

Tortellini Minestrone Soup Video

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe

  • Olive oil
  • Fresh veggies including yellow onion, carrots, celery, green beans, garlic, zucchini and spinach
  • Low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Tomato paste
  • Dried herbs including basil, oregano and thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cheese tortellini
  • Kidney beans
  • Half and half
  • Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Minestrone Soup with Tortellini

  • Saute onions, carrots and celery in oil in pot.
  • Add in green beans and garlic and saute. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, basil, oregano and thyme.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 12 -15 minutes, or until veggies are almost tender.
  • Add in tortellini cook through, then add in kidney beans, spinach and half and half cook briefly until warmed through and spinach is wilted.
  • Serve warm with parmesan cheese.

What Should I Serve with This Soup?

  • Crusty bread, for tearing and dipping
  • Breadsticks
  • Side salad with a light dressing
  • A side of fresh fruit such as sliced apples or pears

Can I Use Italian Seasoning Instead?

If you don’t have the dried herbs called for in this recipe then 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning will work great too.

Can I Substitute with Cream Instead?

If you already have heavy cream or whipping cream on hand you can use that instead. I’d use 2/3 cup then add 2/3 cup broth or milk.

Can I Use Other Vegetables?

If you have other veggies to use up like asparagus, yellow squash, mushrooms or peas those would be great here too.

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5 from 13 votes Review Recipe

Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

Minestrone soup just got a total upgrade with the addition of cheesy tortellini and half and half! It’s a hearty, veggie packed, comforting soup that people of all ages will love!

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Servings: 6

Prep15 minutesCook25 minutesReady in: 40 minutes

Ingredients2 Tbsp olive oil1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1 cup 1-inch cut fresh green beans1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)3 (14 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, or more to thin as desired2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes2 Tbsp tomato paste1 1/4 cups halved and sliced zucchini (1 small)2 tsp dried basil*1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp dried thymeSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 (9 oz) pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini1 (14.5 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed2 cups chopped fresh spinach1 1/4 cups half and half**Finely shredded parmesan cheese, for serving

InstructionsHeat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery, saute 5 minutes.Add in green beans and garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, basil, oregano and thyme.Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer 12 -15 minutes, or until veggies are almost tender.Add in tortellini and cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, then add in kidney beans, spinach and half and half cook until warmed through and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes longer.Stir in more broth (up to 1 cup) if you’d like a more brothy soup. Serve warm with parmesan cheese.Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Notes*If you don’t have the dried herbs listed here 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning will work great too. **2/3 cup cream mixed with 2/3 cup milk or broth will work great in place of half and half. Use other vegetables here you might already have on hand such as asparagus, yellow squash, mushrooms or peas.

Nutrition Facts Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 34mg11%Sodium 719mg31%Potassium 1072mg31%Carbohydrates 49g16%Fiber 9g38%Sugar 11g12%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 5175IU104%Vitamin C 29.9mg36%Calcium 241mg24%Iron 5mg28% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: SoupCuisine: ItalianKeyword: minestrone soup Author: Jaclyn

5 from 13 votes

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Nutrition Facts Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 34mg11%Sodium 719mg31%Potassium 1072mg31%Carbohydrates 49g16%Fiber 9g38%Sugar 11g12%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 5175IU104%Vitamin C 29.9mg36%Calcium 241mg24%Iron 5mg28% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 719mg31%

Potassium 1072mg31%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 5175IU104%

Vitamin C 29.9mg36%

Calcium 241mg24%

Iron 5mg28%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: SoupCuisine: ItalianKeyword: minestrone soup

Author: Jaclyn