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The definition of cozy in a bowl, this tortellini soup is easy to put together and its hearty flavor pleases everyone at the table!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ready for the coziest, heartiest soup to hit your bowl? This recipe is not one Alex and I invented, though we wish we did! It comes from a new cookbook of our friends at Green Kitchen Stories, David and Luise. They\u2019ve written their fourth cookbook called Little Green Kitchen, a book of simple vegetarian family recipes. And if this vegetarian tortellini soup is any indication, this book is packed with the <\/em>most delicious, creative and colorful recipes you\u2019ll find. Keep reading for the recipe, and more about the book!<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Ribollita (Tuscan Vegetable Stew) | Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup<\/p>\n

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About the book: Little Green Kitchen<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve been major fans of David and Luise\u2019s work for years, so we\u2019re elated to see this newest book of theirs! Little Green Kitchen is a book of vegetarian recipes for families, simple enough for kiddos but tasty enough for adults. (Really, when Alex tasted this tortellini soup, he was like \u201cI never had anything like this <\/em>as a kid!\u201d)<\/p>\n

David and Luise have three kiddos and live in Sweden. Though you wouldn\u2019t guess it from their seriously drop dead gorgeous website and Instagram feed, like most families, they still struggle to get healthy and delicious meals on the table every night. So they wrote this sweet book! It\u2019s not just for kids, but there are hints throughout where kids can get involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to have a positive and relaxed approach to healthy food and we truly believe that by eating well we can all feel better\u201d, David says in the opening. When you take a look at the book, you can tell right away: for them, eating is all about beauty, color, and fun! This book is so visual that you\u2019ve absolutely got to pick up a copy so you can see what we\u2019re talking about. It\u2019s a gorgeous compilation and perfect for gifts.<\/p>\n

Side note: <\/strong>We were able to meet up with David for an evening in Barcelona last year and he is an incredibly lovely person. We noshed on tapas together and he let Larson put stickers on him and ride his scooter through the streets (scroll down here for a sweet photo).<\/p>\n

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Get the book! <\/strong>Little Green Kitchen by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl<\/p>\n

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How to make vegetarian tortellini soup<\/h2>\n

So, this vegetarian tortellini soup: how to describe the flavor? It savory and hearty, with a lightly sweet depth that makes you want the bowl to be never-ending. The trick? Sauteing the onion with tomato paste and paprika before adding the rest of the ingredients gives just the right complexity to the broth. And a bit of carrot and celery add texture and crunch. Basil leaves are added right after the tortellini cooks, which meld into the beautiful velvety broth. Add a bit of Parmesan cheese and it\u2019s a little bit of heaven.<\/p>\n

How to make this easy tortellini soup? Here\u2019s the main steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Saute diced onion<\/strong> with tomato paste. <\/strong>Saute for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened. Adding tomato paste to the minced onion adds body to the flavor.<\/li>\n
  2. Add diced carrots and celery. <\/strong>Saute for about 5 more minutes.<\/li>\n
  3. Stir in tomatoes and broth.<\/strong> Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until the veggies are soft. Add your salt & pepper at this point, too.<\/li>\n
  4. Add the fresh tortellini, then stir in the basil. <\/strong>Fresh tortellini cooks up in just 2 minutes, so this step is done in a breeze. Once they\u2019re finished, stir in the basil leaves.<\/li>\n
  5. Serve!<\/strong> Garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In the book Little Green Kitchen, they also mention that kids can help with this process as well! The best places to let kids take over? They can dice the carrots and celery with a kid-safe knife. Then they can pour in the broth, and do the final garnish with Parmesan cheese. (If we know anything from our toddler, it\u2019s that kids love <\/em>to garnish.)<\/p>\n

    PS Growing your own fresh basil is a breeze! See our post How to grow fresh herbs.<\/p>\n

    Related:<\/strong> Best Basil Recipes | Best Healthy Dinner Recipes<\/p>\n

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    What is tortellini?<\/h2>\n

    So what is tortellini anyway? Tortellini is a pasta shaped in a ring, filled with cheese, meat or vegetable fillings. Usually tortellini is sold in the grocery store fresh or frozen. However, there are some brands that offer dried tortellini as well. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried, so fresh tortellini like the one used in this soup will cook up in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n

    What to make with tortellini<\/h2>\n

    What to make with tortellini? Well, of course our top pick is this tortellini soup! But if you\u2019re looking for other options, here are a few more:<\/p>\n