For a warming and delightfully zesty recipe, try this tortellini soup with lemon peel broth. Tortellini is a small, ring-shaped pasta, often filled with ingredients like cheese, spinach, or mushroom . For those on a plant-based diet, vegan tortellini options are are increasingly available at many supermarkets and grocery stores.
These vegan tortellini can be used in various dishes, bringing richness and texture to any meal. Read more: 23 Comforting Vegan Pasta Recipes In this recipe from Simple Feel Good Food by Jeanine Donofrio (Love & Lemons), she pairs tortellini with a lemon peel broth, which adds brightness to the dish. What’s more, the lemon peel gives a unique, delicate citrus flavor without overpowering the dish.
Lemons are full of vitamin C and antioxidants, and using the peel adds additional nutrients and a lovely fragrance. The lemony broth pairs well with the simple ingredients of spinach , peas, and fresh basil, creating a refreshing yet comforting soup. This tortellini soup is ideal for cooler days when you need something warm but light.
The subtle lemon flavor lifts each bite, making this soup satisfying and nutritious. Read more: 11 Vegan Italian Recipes Tortellini soup with lemon peel broth Ingredients 4 celery stalks including leaves 2 garlic bulbs sliced in half horizontally Peels from 4 lemons 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 10 cups water 9 ounces store-bought vegan tortellini 4 cups lemon peel broth 2 cups fresh spinach 1 cup frozen pe.