Nothing summers up a soup like a spritz of lemon and a sprig of dill! Make a summer meal out of this lemon tortellini soup recipe – a Greek twist on the Italian classic. Its creamy, lemony veggie broth is reminiscent of the traditional Greek soup avgolemono, yet it’s loaded with bite-sized pasta and a generous bunch of vibrant spinach. The addition of tortellini and spinach transform the light starter soup into a satisfying meal. Chill for a soup to beat the heat, or keep it steamy for a cozy evening meal. Don’t save leftovers more than a day as the tortellini can quickly lose their texture.
Lemon Tortellini Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 91 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) bunch spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh dill coarsely chopped
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. tortellini
- 2 lemons or 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Parmesan
Instructions
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In large pot, bring vegetable stock to a boil.
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Add tortellini and cook 3 minutes. Remove tortellini from stock using slotted spoon and place into 4 bowls. Set stock and tortellini bowls aside.
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In medium bowl, whisk lemon juice, eggs and black pepper until combined.
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Bring stock back to low simmer. With ladle, gradually drizzle 1 cup stock into egg mixture, whisking constantly so the broth warms the eggs without cooking them.
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Pour warm egg mixture into simmering broth pot. Whisk 6 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove from heat and add spinach and dill, stirring until wilted.
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Ladle soup into tortellini bowls and top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Tortellini Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 91
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 1944mg81%
Potassium 79mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1282IU26%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.