Tortellini, Bean and Pesto Soup

Health score
9%
Tortellini, Bean and Pesto Soup
45 min.
6
346kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this delightful Tortellini, Bean, and Pesto Soup! Perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, this soup combines the rich flavors of cheese-filled tortellini with hearty red kidney beans, all enveloped in a savory broth. The addition of fresh vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery not only enhances the nutritional value but also adds a delightful crunch to each spoonful.

What truly sets this dish apart is the vibrant basil pesto and freshly grated Parmesan cheese that crown each serving, infusing the soup with a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends when you want to impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen.

At only 346 calories per serving, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day or a nutritious option to fuel your afternoon, this Tortellini, Bean, and Pesto Soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your Dutch oven and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • medium carrots cut into julienne strips
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery stalks chopped
  • cups water 
  • teaspoons chicken soup base 
  • 19 oz beans red rinsed drained canned
  • 10 ounces cheese tortellini dried ()
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons basil pesto 
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook garlic, carrot, onion and celery in butter 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in water and bouillon granules.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Stir in beans and tortellini. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender.
  4. Stir in parsley and pepper. Top each serving with pesto and cheese.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein16.65%
Fat39.19%
Carbs44.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.31
Glycemic Load
14.5
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.22434770737%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.68mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
2.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.97kcal
17.3%
Fat:15.2g
23.39%
Saturated Fat:3.94g
24.63%
Carbohydrates:38.53g
12.84%
Net Carbohydrates:31.04g
11.29%
Sugar:4.75g
5.28%
Cholesterol:23.59mg
7.86%
Sodium:892.39mg
38.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.53g
29.07%
Vitamin A:2305.75IU
46.12%
Fiber:7.49g
29.97%
Calcium:182.97mg
18.3%
Vitamin K:18.71µg
17.81%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.35%
Iron:2.58mg
14.31%
Phosphorus:139.77mg
13.98%
Copper:0.19mg
9.41%
Potassium:327.32mg
9.35%
Magnesium:35.64mg
8.91%
Folate:32.44µg
8.11%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.59%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.01%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.8%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.74%
Selenium:3.11µg
4.44%
Vitamin C:3.62mg
4.39%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.13%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.93%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.24%