This nourishing, vibrant soup is on the table quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal.

We call for cheese tortellini, but you could easily swap in your favorite kind.

Add onion and leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

The easy tortellini soup recipe served in a white bowl, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in basil, salt and pepper.

Add broth and Parmesan rind.

Thinly sliced leeks and finely chopped garlic getting sautéed in a pot

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Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer.

Add tortellini; cover and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes.

Remove and discard the Parmesan rind.

Tortellinis, peas and chopped asparagus in a broth in a pot

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Divide the soup among 6 bowls.

Top each with 2 teaspoons Parmesan and serve with a lemon wedge.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Add more broth, if necessary, when reheating.

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