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Kale Tortellini Soup

Kale tortellini soup is super delicious and incredibly easy to make. You can’t go wrong with cheesy tortellini pasta in perfectly seasoned, savory tomato broth. And don’t forget, this soup is full of healthy, leafy green kale. Make it in under 25 minutes with only one pot!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword kale soup, Kale Tortellini Soup, Tortellini Soup
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 318kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add Italian seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper and stir well.
  • Pour in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together. Then, add chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the tortellini. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 5-10 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasonings as needed. Add kale and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the kale wilts.
  • Before serving, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Red pepper flakes are very spicy so I only use ¼ teaspoon. You can add more if you like a good kick.
  • Try to use low sodium broth when possible and season to taste instead.
  • I like using three cheese tortellini, but feel free to use your favorite!
  • Make sure to de-stem kale before chopping!
  • To store: This soup tastes best when eaten right away, though you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 
  • To reheat: Reheat soup in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop.
  • To freeze: Make your soup without tortellini and freeze. Heat in a pot on the stovetop until boiling, then add tortellini and cook until al-dente.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 6.4g | Vitamin A: 30.4IU | Vitamin C: 47.4mg | Calcium: 18.5mg | Iron: 13.8mg