Hearty Tortellini Soup is loaded with vegetables, ground beef, Italian sausage and tortellini simmered in a savory tomato beef stock.

Pure comfort food! This recipe for Hearty Tortellini Soup is one of my family's favorite recipes. A soup recipe that is so hearty it is perfect to serve as a main course. So tasty, you will love it with fresh bread and a simple salad. A recipe that can be easily adapted by adding your favourite vegetables. If you prefer a more spicy soup use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
For some more great soup recipes check out my Ham and Bean Soup and Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Soup Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Soup
Hearty Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 2 links mild Italian sausage sliced
- 1 can (28oz) tomatoes undrained, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 can (14oz) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cabbage chopped
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup diced, unpeeled zucchini
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 2 cups cheese filled tortellini fresh or frozen
- 2 cups fresh spinach shredded
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ground beef and sausage. Cook until beef is no longer pink.
- Stir in tomatoes, beef stock, kidney beans, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in red wine, tortellini and spinach.
- Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm.
- Taste, adjusting seasoning.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese
LISA GARDNER
I omitted the sausage and added much more stock to stretch this recipe since it is more of a stew/soup. Everyone loves it, but once they see the ingredient list, they don't want to make it. It's a daunting list but oh so worth it! And of course, I double it! Absolutely wonderful.
Rachel Eggleston
The best soup ever! Very easy and my whole family loves it...my 13yr old requests it at least once a month!
Laureen King
Thank you so much Rachel. Always great when teenagers like anything we cook!
Linda
Absolutely delicious and very filling. Well worth the work!
Marie Davis
Have cooked a very similar recipe for years, we call it Lasagna soup. The variations are endless really. It's one of the hardiest recipes for winter days when you need warmed up. I love the picture, and what drew me to take a peak at the ingredients. Thank you for sharing.
Tom and Dawn
Made this last night..........soooo tasty....I don't like cabbage but it gave a sweet flavor.
Only used ground beef and meatballs...just enough beef flavor. Also skipped the kidney beans.
Not enough room in my pot....very hearty.
Alisa
This was fantastic !
Perfect cold night family dinner !
Laureen King
Thank you Alisa, it is one of my family's fav!