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 dish combines the rich flavors of basil pesto with hearty ingredients that will leave you feeling nourished and content. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a comforting bowl of goodness that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the cheese-filled tortellini, which adds a delightful texture and flavor to the soup. Paired with protein-packed red kidney beans and a medley of fresh vegetables, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. The vibrant colors and aromatic herbs will fill your kitchen with an inviting scent, making it hard to resist diving in as soon as it’s ready.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, this soup is a wholesome option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a dollop of pesto, each bowl is a celebration of flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. So grab your Dutch oven and get ready to create a comforting masterpiece that will impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

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

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%