Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup is a comforting Italian soup featuring small, ring-shaped pasta parcels, typically filled with a blend of meats and cheeses, simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables. Originating from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, it often includes ingredients like spinach, carrots, celery, and sometimes cream or tomatoes for a rich, hearty base.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally balanced, offering a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the filling, and fats from the broth or added cream. A typical serving provides around 250-400 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamins from the vegetables, making it a satisfying yet light meal option.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	3000 IU
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Tortellini Soup is culturally significant as a symbol of Italian home cooking, often passed down through generations with regional variations. Nutritionally, it stands out for its ability to combine the comforting elements of pasta and broth into a dish that can be both nourishing and adaptable to different dietary preferences, such as adding more vegetables or using leaner broths.