Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A cozy and creamy soup filled with tortellini, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 minced Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini
- Fresh Basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in a minced onion and sauté until soft and translucent—about 3-5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the Tomatoes: Pour in a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes. Stir well, and let it bubble away for amazing aromas.
- Pour in the Broth: Add four cups of vegetable broth to the pot. Stir, bring to a gentle boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Cream it Up: Add in a full cup of heavy cream and stir until creamy and well-combined.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and let them cook until they float to the top, usually about 5-7 minutes for fresh tortellini.
- Basil Time: Tear up fresh basil leaves and stir them into the soup.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy your cozy dish!
Notes
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, tomato, tortellini, Italian, comfort food
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