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Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe

This creamy tortellini soup is pure comfort in a bowl and is perfect for chilly days. It's made all in one Dutch oven for easy cleanup and is a meal the whole family will crave again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: american fusion
Keyword: creamy tortellini soup
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 20 oz. cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • .5 oz fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for one minute.
    Sautéed diced onions and herbs in a white enameled cast iron pot.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
    Sautéed diced ingredients with remnants in a white enameled dutch oven.
  • Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and tortellini to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    A pot of cooked tortellini pasta in tomato sauce.
  • While the soup is simmering, heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Fry the basil leaves for 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • After the soup has simmered for 15 minutes, stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
    A pot of creamy tomato tortellini soup.
  • Serve with fresh basil leaves.
    A bowl of tomato-based tortellini soup garnished with basil leaves.

Video

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Notes

  • Cheese or sausage and cheese tortellini can be used in this recipe
  • Feel free to cream the soup with cheese such as ricotta, mascarpone, cream cheese, or blended cottage cheese instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g