Weight Watchers Tortellini Soup – Amazing Low-Cal Comfort in 30 Minutes
A hearty and healthy Weight Watchers-friendly tortellini soup made with tender vegetables, savory herbs, and cheesy pasta. A satisfying low-point meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 8–10 oz package tortellini pasta (dried, frozen, or fresh)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (use reduced fat for fewer calories)
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- **Optional: cooked and crumbled Italian turkey sausage
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery until onions become translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, basil, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tortellini, chopped spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
4. Alternatively, add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, water, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper to a crock pot. Cook on low for 3–4 hours.
5. Add tortellini, spinach, and Parmesan cheese to the crock pot and cook on low for another hour.
6. Serve hot and enjoy this 3-point-per-cup Weight Watchers soup.
Notes
To reduce calories and SmartPoints, use reduced-fat Parmesan and low-sodium broth. For a protein boost, add lean Italian turkey sausage. This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well.
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