Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Broth Bowl: Fresh tomatoes, spinach, and cheese tortellini are swimming in a light broth flavored with garlic and thyme, topped with a crunchy mixture of toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
I love my birthday. Not because I am another year older. Not because of gifts, but because my Mom will always make me ANYTHING I want on the day. And typically, my husband has a week long conference close to my parent’s house around my birthday. So while he golfs and entertains, I am chilling with my parents and for one day I get to call the shots=–well, at least when it comes to the food!
Several years ago, I decided I wanted a warm tortellini and spinach salad. It was a simple dish–cheese tortellini, spinach, and tomatoes served up with a scoop of garlic infused broth. It was hearty, yet light. And this flavorful simple dish became one of my ultimate favorites.
Since I am a trendy gal (okay NOT so much) and because “broth bowls” are all the rage these days, it was high time I shared this hidden gem with you. Spinach and Tomato Tortellini Broth Bowls will be a new favorite lunch or light dinner at your house! And just in case you are serving picky kids–give them the cheese tortellini plain, but enjoy yours dressed up a bit.
This dish sings with flavor from a rich and light broth created with dry wine, chicken stock, and garlic. Grape tomatoes and spinach add freshness to this dish and the cheese tortellini provides heartiness and creamy luxury. And do not leave off the bread crumb topping–it adds just the right amount of crunch this dish calls for.
Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Broth Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce package fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 5 ounce package fresh spinach
- 1 pint 8 ounces heirloom grape tomatoes, sliced in quarters
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cupschicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the tortellini according to package directions.
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While tortellini is cooking, bring the chicken stock, wine, 1 spring of thyme and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in juice of fresh lemon juice at end of cooking.
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Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and remaining sprig of thyme--leaves chopped up. Toast until crumbs are golden brown, bout 2-3 minutes.
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To serve: Evenly divide spinach and tomatoes and tortellini between 4 bowls. Ladle broth over each bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture of each bowl and finish with freshly grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Now grab a spoon and dig in! 
Dear Kristen, this soup sounds fantastic! What a comforting bowl…I would love a cup this morning. xo, Catherine
It wouldn’t make a bad breakfast at all!
Love, love, love this dish!
Thanks Mom!
Dear Kristen, this is fabulous. I had my first broth bowl at Panera several weeks ago. Then a couple days later I went back for another! So addictive these broth bowls are. I’ve been wanting to make one for some time. I love everything you included, especially the wine in the broth. I always make my chicken soup with wine in it and it is just amazing. I’ve got to try yours!!!
Yes Allie, you have to try this! I think you will find it is a bit heartier than Panera’s as well!
I so love how you celebrate your birthday – a day of eats picked and specified by you is like a dream! And what a lovely and colorful dish to celebrate with this dressed up tortellini is!
Thanks Shashi, as you know, food is my life so choosing what I want for my birthday is fitting 🙂
That really looks delicious, Kristen! Tortellini is one of my favorites! Definitely want to try this! 🙂
I hope you do Michelle!
Yum, I love a good broth bowl, this sounds like a wonderful combination!
Thanks Joy 🙂
Oh Kristen, this looks incredible! I’d eat this all year long!
It is one of my all time favorites Lauren!!
Loving the fresh spinach and red and yellow cherry tomatoes on this!! SO beautiful! <3
Thanks Lauren!
Love the greens and veggies! Tomato season is almost here!
Nothing better than fresh tomatoes either Megan!
this sounds like the perfect birthday dinner !!
Thanks Heather!
I could eat this every night of the week!
So could I 🙂
This looks so yummy! I would definitely choose it for my birthday, too. I love the white wine, wilted spinach, and fresh tomatoes!
Thanks Lucy, it is birthday worthy for sure!