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Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup with Kale

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Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Base

  1. Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Build the Soup

  1. Add the Broth and Cream: Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream (or coconut milk), stirring to combine.
  2. Incorporate Tortellini: Add the tortellini to the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes.

Add the Kale

  1. Stir in the Kale: Once the tortellini is cooked, add the chopped kale and dried Italian seasoning. Stir until the kale wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Season to Taste: Season the soup with salt and pepper to your liking.

Serve

  1. Garnish and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

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