{"id":"298a4adb-013a-4293-9a55-2a3cc012c59c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/298a4adb-013a-4293-9a55-2a3cc012c59c","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a41049056/creamy-tortellini-minestrone-recipe/","title":"Creamy Tortellini Minestrone","description":"This creamy tortellini minestrone recipe combines the best of Italian minestrone soup with cheesy tortellini pasta.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT50M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 medium carrots, thinly sliced","item":"medium carrots","quantity":2,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 large rib celery, thinly sliced","item":"large rib celery","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth","item":"low-sodium vegetable broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained","item":"(15-oz.) can chickpeas","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted or plain diced tomatoes","item":"(15-oz.) can fire-roasted or plain diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained","item":"(15-oz.) can kidney beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced","item":"medium zucchini","quantity":1,"preparation":"halved lengthwise and thinly sliced"},{"text":"4 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1\" pieces (about 1 c. total)","item":"green beans, trimmed and cut into 1\" pieces","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 c. total"},{"text":"1 (10-oz.) bag cheese tortellini","item":"(10-oz.) bag cheese tortellini","quantity":1},{"text":"2 c. baby spinach leaves","item":"baby spinach leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. half-and-half","item":"half-and-half","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Grated Parmesan, for serving","item":"Grated Parmesan, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute more."},{"number":2,"text":"Add broth, chickpeas, tomatoes and any juices in can, kidney beans, Italian seasoning, and 1 cup water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Add zucchini and green beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, usually 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain pasta."},{"number":4,"text":"Add pasta and spinach to vegetable mixture and cook, tossing, until spinach is wilted and tortellini is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat and stir in half-and-half; season with more salt and pepper, if desired."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide soup among bowls. Top with Parmesan."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:34.125696+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:34.125696+00:00"}