Tortellini Soup with Creamy Tomato and Spinach
Soup/Stew • Spinach
Serving size: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 5 medium-sized tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 quart 1 liter vegetable stock
- 1 cup oat cream (or any vegan cream) (240 ml)
- 7 oz tortellini (vegan) (200g )
- 1 handful sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup baby spinach (30g )
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Vegan Parmesan (for garnish)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Directions
- 1. Prepare the Pot: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- 2. Prepare the Tomatoes: Cut an "X" on the bottom of the tomatoes, and place them cut-side down in the pot. Add garlic cloves in the middle and season with salt. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- 3. Make the Soup Base: Remove the pot from heat, peel off tomato skins, and discard. Add tomato paste and vegetable stock, then blend until smooth using a hand blender.
- 4. Add Cream and Seasoning: Stir in the oat cream and Italian seasoning, and adjust salt to taste.
- 5. Cook the Tortellini: Add tortellini and sun-dried tomatoes to the soup. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- 6. Add the Greens: Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt. Optionally, add fresh basil.
- 7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with vegan Parmesan and basil. Drizzle with extra olive oil for an added touch.
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 serving
Calories: 320