Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A heartwarming bowl of creamy tomato tortellini soup that warms you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Cheese tortellini
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, add garlic and onion, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes, season, and let it simmer.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Bring in the creamy goodness: Stir in heavy cream and adjust consistency with broth if needed.
- Cook the tortellini: Prepare tortellini according to package instructions, then add to the soup.
- Finishing touches: Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day. Can be frozen without the cream and added later when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, creamy soup, tomato, tortellini, comfort food