Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup (Print View)
A velvety tomato and cheese tortellini dish, perfect for warming up on cool days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Tomatoes & Broth
04 - 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
05 - 3 cups vegetable broth
→ Dairy & Cream
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pasta
08 - 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped, optional
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
04 - Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
06 - Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- This soup feels like a secret gift of velvety richness that can brighten any cold day
- The cheese tortellini adds that perfect playful texture that makes it a quick family favorite
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- Blending the soup before adding cream ensures that the sauce is perfectly smooth and prevents curdling
- Using refrigerated tortellini not only cuts down cooking time but keeps the texture tender, which makes a big difference
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- Use an immersion blender right in the pot to save cleanup and watch the soup turn silky right before your eyes
- Don’t skip the Parmesan at the end — it melts in perfectly and adds umami depth that changes everything