Here’s a hearty and comforting Beef Tortellini Soup recipe — perfect for a cozy meal 🍲🥩
🥣 Beef Tortellini Soup
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 9–12 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
🔥 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Sauté the Vegetables
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Build the Soup Base
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add Tortellini
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 3–5 minutes) until tender.
5. Finish with Greens
- Add spinach or kale in the last 2 minutes, just until wilted.
6. Serve
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use your favorite tortellini: cheese, spinach, or even meat-filled.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
If you want, I can also give you a quick 30-minute version that cooks entirely in one pot — minimal chopping and super fast.
Do you want me to do that version too?
