Description
A warm, comforting, and easy-to-make creamy tomato tortellini soup cooked all in one pot, perfect for cozy meals and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- A handful fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add 4 cups broth, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add 9 ounces cheese tortellini and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh, slightly longer for frozen).
- Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling to avoid curdling.
- Stir in chopped basil leaves, reserving some for garnish. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
Add cream off the heat or on very low heat to prevent curdling. Use fresh tortellini for best texture but frozen works with slightly longer cooking. If soup thickens too much when resting, add broth or water to loosen. Taste and adjust seasoning as broth saltiness varies. Avoid overcooking tortellini to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
Keywords: tomato soup, tortellini soup, creamy soup, one-pot meal, easy dinner, cozy meal, comfort food