5.0 from 3 votes
Tortellini and Kale Soup
A simple and flavorful cheese tortellini soup filled with kale, red bell pepper and kidney beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 to 6 servings
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 about 10-ounce package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 about 9-ounce bunch lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- Shredded mozzarella or parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large stockpot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and pepper and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, broth, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, basil and parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the tortellini and the kale and continue to simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
- Remove from the heat. Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes as needed. Divide into bowls and garnish with cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
997IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 997IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.