This Tortellini Soup with Beans Recipe is vegetarian & high protein, a one-pot 30-minute lunch or dinner! Serve with a fresh side salad and a thick slice of sourdough bread! Great to batch cook, meal prep, or make ahead for a week of lunches or dinners.
18 ounce package dried tortelliniI like Four Cheese or Pesto, make sure it's vegetarian if you don't eat meat
214-ounce canscannellini or navy beansdrained and rinsed
2cupsfresh spinachchopped
1/2cuppeas
1/2cupfresh parsleyplus extra for garnish
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onions and garlic and for 5 or 6 minutes until the veggies begin to soften. Then add the carrots, celery, vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
Add the tortellini directly into the boiling water. Continue to cook until the tortellini are cooked through (mine took about 20 minutes).
Add the white beans, spinach, and fresh chopped parsley. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you used a low sodium Vegetable stock then you may need to add salt or pepper to taste.
Serve tortellini and bean soup in a bowl, and top with extra parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot and refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.