Creamy Tortellini Soup with Spinach

September 04, 2013

This rich and creamy soup is in a word, heavenly. Decadent but not to heavy; creamy, flavorful and just perfect for a cool fall evening.

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 quart of half and half
1 can of reduced sodium chicken broth (14 oz)
pinch of nutmeg
1 package of frozen tortellini
1 1/2 cups of fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic and saute until the veggies are tender about 8-10 minutes. Add the flour and stir,...
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Nutritions

Calories
374

Sodium
385mg
16% DV

Fat
30g
47% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

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