Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
January 3, 2014This post may contain affiliate links.
This tortellini soup is loaded with vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth for a simple vegetarian meal that is filling and delicious!
It’s officially soup weather and I love soup weather. I decided to combine my love for pasta and my love for soup and make vegetarian tortellini soup. It’s perfect for a quick and easy meal because premade tortellini creates a quick and easy shortcut to dinner!
Why I Love this Tortellini Soup
I love tortellini but I find that the portions are fairly small — and I’m often still hungry if I’m just eating pasta. This soup is great because it’s packed with lots of vegetables so you can enjoy a large portion, which makes it extra satisfying. The marinara sauce adds lots of flavor to the broth and this recipe reheats well, so the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
Tortellini Soup Ingredients
Olive Oil– This helps soften the mirepoix and adds flavor to the soup.
Mirepoix– The traditional combination of celery, carrots, and onions creates a savory flavor in the soup. It’s an easy way to fill your bowl with vegetables.
Garlic– I prefer fresh garlic but you can use minced or garlic powder.
Vegetable broth– My favorite is Edward & Son’s “Not-Chicken” style broth, which is vegetarian.
Marinara sauce– See below for my tips on the best sauce.
Diced tomatoes– Look for fire-roasted diced tomatoes which have more flavor. You can substitute with diced tomatoes if needed.
White beans– I used cannellini beans, but white navy beans are fine too.
Cheese tortellini– See below for my picks on the best tortellini.
Kale- Adding in a few handfuls of kale adds color and a nutritional boost to this recipe.
The Best Marinara for Tortellini Soup
Because this recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, it’s important to choose high-quality items. The sauce will largely determine the flavor of this soup, so don’t skimp on the sauce! I like Rao’s Tomato Basil or Barilla’s Vero Gusto Tomato Basil sauce. Both have tons of flavor and will make a great base for your soup! If you’re looking for a homemade recipe, try my meatless spaghetti sauce! It’s made with mushrooms for a hearty flavor.
The Best Tortellini for Soup
You can use fresh or frozen tortellini for this soup recipe! I recommend using cheese tortellini, but you could also use mushrooms or any other vegetarian tortellini. I typically use the Buitoni brand, which you can often find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. But you can also use shelf-stable brands like the Archer Farms brand from Target.
How to Make Tortellini Soup
originally posted January 3, 2014 (updated March 1, 2023)by Liz Thomson categories:Dinner, Soup29 comments
I want to dive head first into this bowl! I 100% agree on the pasta sauce, you get what you pay for. I used to buy the cheap stuff and then one day I crossed over and will never look back 🙂
I can eat tomato sauce (marinara) and salsa by the spoonful, this looks delicious! And TJ’s has some great tortellini that I bet would work great in this dish 😀
This looks delicious and perfect for the weather we’re having in Chicago right now! I just wanted to say congratulations on your engagement too!!! So exciting 🙂 I can’t wait to hear about how he did it!
Now this is a great soup, we all loved it. Going on my list of favorite ones instantly 🙂 Thanks.
I love the combination of veggies in this dish and the tortellini makes this a hearty meal for cold days too.
This is total comfort food. A great way to use tortellini.
Such a hearty tortellini soup! Looks absolutely delish! Love how colorful it is and loaded with veggies . Perfect for the season.
This soup looks amazing ! Any recommendations for substituting kale, I’m not a fan of kale.
You could use spinach or just skip the kale altogether. Hope you enjoy it!
I want to dive head first into this bowl! I 100% agree on the pasta sauce, you get what you pay for. I used to buy the cheap stuff and then one day I crossed over and will never look back 🙂
I don’t know HOW it tastes so different, but you can totally tell the difference 🙂
I can eat tomato sauce (marinara) and salsa by the spoonful, this looks delicious! And TJ’s has some great tortellini that I bet would work great in this dish 😀
P.S. CONGRATS!!!
Thanks, Allison! 🙂
This looks so good! I’m meal prepping all day, and I’m craving soup! Adding this recipe to my list!
Ive made a very similar dish & totally agree – so comforting!
This looks delicious and perfect for the weather we’re having in Chicago right now! I just wanted to say congratulations on your engagement too!!! So exciting 🙂 I can’t wait to hear about how he did it!