Spinach Tortellini Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

This Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup is filled with white beans and Grana Padano, topped with crispy Prosciutto di Parma! It is a comforting and flavorful easy dinner idea!

6 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 471 kcal Sugar 3 g
Carbs 45 g Cholesterol 74 mg
Protein 19 g Sodium 727 mg
Fat 25 g Fiber 12 g
Sugar 3 g
Cholesterol 74 mg
Sodium 727 mg
Fiber 12 g

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 35 min

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Ingredients

4 slices Prosciutto di Parma

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 medium onion finely diced

2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped

1 rib celery finely diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock

540 ml canned white kidney beans, rinsed (about 2 cups)

2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini

2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped

1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk)

1/4 cup shredded Grana Padano cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Crispy Prosciutto

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Lay 4 slices of Prosciutto di Parma on the baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes, until crispy.

Step 4

Use a knife to roughly chop, then set aside while you make the soup.

Step 5

Spinach Tortellini Soup

Step 6

To a large dutch oven or soup pot, add oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, until onion is softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in garlic, salt, parsley, basil, thyme and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.

Step 9

Add chicken stock to pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape any bits from the bottom.

Step 10

Stir in beans, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Step 11

Reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Step 12

Open the lid and stir in tortellini, spinach, cream and Grana Padano. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes or until tortellini is al dente.

Step 13

Garnish with additional Grana Padano and crispy prosciutto before serving.