Recipes, Nutrition, Prices
Three words: Tender. Turkey. Meatballs. They’re inexpensive, surprisingly simple to make, and they get an enthusiastic thumbs up from the fam every time. I’ve always loved a good meatball from an Italian restaurant, but to be honest, since adding these to our weeknight menu, the […]
Making this sauce with whole grain spaghetti noodles is one of my “veggie heavy dinner that’s not a salad” staples. I throw veggies, tomatoes, and some spices into a pot and BOOM. Dinner made, and the sauce sticks to the noodles. Also it’s freezer friendly. […]
So basically I have all of the solutions to your home-made pizza crust woes right here. No rising needed Totally freezable Basil + Oregano Heaven Thick and chewy Crispy, sturdy bottom crust This dough recipe makes enough for one large pizza with very thick, chewy […]
The number one complaint I hear about using home-made hamburger patties is that they fall apart on the grill. I’ve solved that problem with a couple extra ingredients and some resting time in the fridge! My rule of thumb for helping burgers stick together on […]
Fruit Salad = Summer Rainbow Giddiness In Your Mouth Traditionally My family served this with dinner as a side salad, but I legitimately think of it as a dessert. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as heavy as a Reese’s Cheesecake, but it is sweet, creamy […]
Red Beans and Rice is my favorite crock pot dinner: You don’t need to make any sides Veggies, whole grains, protein, legumes, all in one bowl Super for your gut health Unique creole flavors that we don’t experience on an every day basis Excellent for […]
Okay, this pantry staple marinara is seriously the easiest recipe on my site. I make it when I need a dipping sauce for my cheesy bread, or a simmering sauce for my tender turkey meatballs, and for a quick and simple pizza sauce. You could […]
In honor of Mother’s Day I’m sharing a decadent dessert with you that whole-heartedly reminds me of my own sweet mom: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Anything and everything salted caramel brings her to mind, and since I can’t be home for this Mother’s […]
You can end your search for the best apple pie right here. I stumbled across this recipe by Audrey over at Audrey’s Apron a few years ago and have never made it any other way since. The apples, a mix of pink lady and granny […]
I love decorating sugar cookies for ALL the Holidays, but a plain vanilla sugar cookie just didn’t seem festive enough for this Easter. So I’m bringing you a twist on one of Easter’s most classic desserts: Carrot Cake! These carrot cake sugar cookies are complete […]
When a cold, rainy day comes along, a simple and comforting bowl of soup seems to always slide onto our menu. There’s something very meditative about peeling and chopping all of the vegetables and tossing them into an aromatic pot of boiling broth. It really […]
This is one of those light, spring-timey soups that warms you right up and leaves you feeling cozy and refreshed all at the same time. I titled this dish “Pantry Staple” Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup because it’s usually one of those recipes I fall back […]
I think we all need a little bit of this in our lives right now – a little creamy, garlic-smothered, pasta heaven that is still good to your body. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need cream cheese or heavy cream to make a delicious […]
This is one of those light, spring-timey soups that warms you right up and leaves you feeling cozy and refreshed all at the same time. I titled this dish “Pantry Staple” Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup because it’s usually one of those recipes I fall back on when I’m all out of fresh ingredients but can’t make it (or don’t want to go) to the store.
Here’s what makes up the bulk of the soup:
• Dry Tortellini
• Canned tomatoes
• Dried basil
• The spinach in the fridge that I had such good intentions for but never actually ended up using…
However, if you’re a gardener and happen to grow fresh tomoatoes, basil, and spinach, this could definitely be your new “garden dump” soup! Ultimate freshness, limited waste from your bountiful harvest. The main difference you would have to account for during preparation is peeling the tomatoes. Just bring a pot of water to a boil, throw about 8-9 Roma tomatoes in until the skins start to crack, then put the tomatoes into a bowl of ice water and peel the skins off. After that you can dice them up and throw them in the soup like normal.
This soup also makes a great appetizer for a dinner party. It’s got a really quick cooking time and dirties minimal dishes. Plus it’s light enough to eat a small portion and still have room for the main course. I would pair this with something Italian, like spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, or chicken parmesan. You could also make this soup into a full meal by adding other appetizers like stuffed mushrooms and a salad.
I don’t have any freezer instructions for this soup because the tortellini tends to get soggy and the spinach ends up having a very off-putting texture when left in the broth for too long. Unfortunately this is also true for leftovers. So if you’re only feeding 2-3 people I would recommend halving the recipe. However, this soup only takes about 15-20 minutes to throw together with minimal dishes, so it’s perfect when you don’t feel like cooking and dirtying up the kitchen.
I originally found this recipe over at Cooking Classy, and changed it to fit my “pantry staple” needs. Head over there to check out the original recipe!
