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A bowl of hearty tortellini soup with zucchini, white beans, and grated parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.

15 Genius Soup Recipes Ideas for Busy Weeknights

This simple soup uses pantry staples to create a quick, satisfying meal for busy weeknights. It combines cheese tortellini with vegetables and beans for a wholesome dish ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 249
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 cans chicken broth 14.5 ounce size
  • 1 package cheese tortellini 16 ounce size
  • 1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce size
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15.5 ounce size, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • to taste ground black pepper
Topping
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add the tortellini and cook in the boiling broth until tender, about 6 minutes.
  3. Stir the tomatoes, beans, zucchini, red wine vinaigrette, basil, and black pepper into the broth.
  4. Cook the mixture until the zucchini is tender, about 6 minutes more.
  5. Top the soup with Parmesan cheese before you serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 12gFat: 6g

Notes

This recipe is a fast option when you need a warm meal quickly. You can substitute the tortellini with small pasta shapes if desired.

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