Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup made with tortellini, rich tomatoes, and cream, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 9 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (whole or crushed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes: Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable or chicken broth, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Tortellini time: Toss in the tortellini and cook according to package directions (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add the cream: Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, turning the soup a lovely pink hue.
- Season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste, add basil just before serving.
Notes
For a smoother soup, blend a portion before adding tortellini. Great for make-ahead meals; just add tortellini before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, tortellini, tomato, creamy, Italian, comfort food