It is February! A month which is dedicated to celebrating Presidents and love. I prefer the love part! I love a “hearty” soup! Yes, pun intended! My hubs loves soup he can dig into with his spoon like a hearty meal. The best part about this soup is how easy it is to make. This delicious soup will fill you up without feeling guilt or shame for going back for seconds.
I’m getting back on the wagon of healthy eating, and this is one of those recipes you would think is terrible for you because the word “cream” is in the description, but with a little modification it is pretty healthy and tastes great! I am a strong believer that healthy food doesn’t have to be bland with no flavor.
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I hope you enjoy my version of ” My Almost Healthy Version of Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup.”
Here are the ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of butter ( I love Kerry Gold Irish Butter)
- 1 onion diced (I use a sweet onion)
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic (Great for keeping colds away)
- 1/2 cup of pureed cauliflower or 1/4 rice flour (gluten free)
- 3 cups or organic vegetable broth or chicken broth ( I used chicken)
- 1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes drained
- 1 small can of green chilies (If you like a little spark)
- 8 ounces of cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup of Parmesan Reggiano
- 10 ounces of spinach coarsely chopped ( I didn’t use spinach in this picture because I didn’t have any, so if you don’t like spinach don’t add any)
- 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream or greek yogurt ( I used a 1/4 cup of each. I thought it was a great compromise) I have also used creamer called Nutpods from Amazon. It is a little pricey, but DELISH if you are cutting back on dairy.
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Options: Add a dash of cayenne, sprinkle on more parmesan Reggiano, add a few croutons if you like a little crunch
Directions:
- Melt your butter and saute your onion until tender and clear
- Add garlic ( I love this smell)
- Steam 1-1/2 cups of fresh or frozen cauliflower until it is soft to puree to a half cup or simply add rice flour. (I use my blender stick to puree. It is quick and easy!)
- Add cauliflower or rice flour and cook for another minute
- Add broth, tomatoes, chilies and tortellini cook for time indicated on package for tortellini. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and cook tortellini until tender
- Add the parmesan, let it melt, add spinach (if desired) it will cook down quickly, add your cream and salt and pepper to taste.
I love tortellini soup and love that this is “almost” healthy! I will have to give it a try!
Coco, I hope you do because it is yummy!
This looks very delicious!! Thanks for sharing it, I will have to try it out!!
Hi, Julie! You will enjoy it! It is so creamy!
This looks so delish! Tortellini is my favorite! I really want to try this out.
Hi, Ashlen!
You will love it and it is so filling with great flavor!
There is nothing better than a good soup in the winter months and this one sounds so delish! I love the “almost” healthy!
Hi, Casey! I had to have a little disclaimer there 🙂 Seriously, there are soups a whole lot worse than one! Enjoy!
Almost healthy! Love it. Pinned for later. Hope my kids like it.
Hi, Leah! I think your kids will like it! I know mine do and they can’t even tell it is good for them 🙂
Oh my gosh, that sounds absolutely amazing! I really want a bowl of it right this second!
Hi Krysten~
I hope you made this and enjoyed it!
This looks absolutely delicious! I seriously want to make this VERY soon!
Hi, Kristen! This would be a great soup for the Super bowl! Enjoy it!
what a simple and easy to follow recipe! I love hearty and filling soups too, this is a must try..
Hi, Nancy! I have to keep recipes simple. If it is too complex I won’t make it either 🙂
this looks so tasty! I love soup during our cold months!
Hi, Chanel! I love soup during the cold months too! I find it so comforting! What is your favorite soup?
That looks like it would be very warming 🙂
The soup looks delicious. I am going to try it for dinner tonight. If you read my blog, you know I’m not much of a cook. Wish me luck!!! : )
Hi, Sheila! I know the first one didn’t come out. but I have faith in you sister! I hope you do try it again someday! ((((Hugs)))))
This is the kind of soup that i like preparing at home. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Looking at this makes me wanna make them today, but I am not though probably on the weekend. Great picture..
Hi, Anna!
I agree there is nothing better than a pot of soup on the stove for the weekend! Thanks for mentioning my picture! Some day I’m going to invest in a real camera, but for now it is my phone 🙂
This looks so yummy! My bestie just had a baby, this would be perfect for them on a cold day to distress and relax with!
Hi, Jenna! Awe! A new baby is always a reason to take a bestie some soup! Blessings to all of you and enjoy the soup!
This soup sounds AWESOME! I Must add it to my collection.
Hi, Margaret! I’m glad you are adding it to your collection! Enjoy! What is your favorite soup in your collection?
This sounds delicious! I’m a big soup person so this is right up my alley.
Hi, Sarah! I love soup too. The less mess the better! Enjoy and let me know what you think!