Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. Discover the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for 1-2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly and coats the onions.
- Step 2: Create the Soup Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Allow the soup to cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup at this point, leaving some texture for interest.
- Step 3: Add Creaminess and Tortellini Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to fully incorporate into the tomato mixture. Add the cheese tortellini to the soup and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until the pasta is tender but still has a slight bite. Stir occasionally to prevent the tortellini from sticking together or to the bottom of the pot.
- Step 4: Finish and Serve Remove the pot from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil until the cheese melts completely. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of sugar if needed to balance acidity. Let the **Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup** stand for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the tortellini to absorb some of the flavors and the soup to thicken slightly. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg