Description
This hearty Vegan Tortellini Soup combines plant-based sausage, fresh vegetables, and vegan cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy tomato broth. Infused with Italian herbs and finished with fresh spinach and parsley, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (~1 cup)
- 14 ounces spicy Italian plant-based sausage
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced (~2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Main Ingredients
- 9 ounces (1 package) vegan cheese tortellini
- 3 cups spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup vegan cream or milk (such as oat milk)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and plant-based sausage, sautéing until the sausage is browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its flavor.
- Cook Vegetables and Seasonings: Add diced carrots, celery, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Thicken the Base: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in 2 cups of vegetable broth, increase heat to high, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the broth starts to thicken.
- Add Remaining Broth and Simmer: Pour in the rest of the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
- Finish with Tortellini and Greens: Stir in vegan cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, chopped parsley, and vegan cream or milk. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until tortellini is al dente. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, opt for a mild plant-based sausage.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green texture.
- You can use any plant-based milk or cream to suit your preference and dietary needs.
- If vegan cheese tortellini is unavailable, use another variety of plant-based filled pasta.
- For thicker soup, add an extra tablespoon of flour during the thickening step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
