Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is a delightful, velvety dish that wraps you in warmth, perfect for cozy nights or unexpected guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese-filled Fresh Tortellini
- 28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add diced onions and minced garlic, stirring frequently until translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Add the Tomatoes: Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their juices and stir into the onion-garlic mixture. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- 4. Cream It Up: Stir in heavy cream until fully combined; continue to simmer for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 5. Toss In the Tortellini: Add fresh tortellini to the pot, cooking according to package instructions (usually around 3–4 minutes) until they float.
- 6. Finish With Fresh Basil: Stir in freshly chopped basil just before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or enjoy directly from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Swap tortellini for any pasta of your choice or add spinach/kale for extra nutrition. For added richness, sprinkle with grated cheese just before serving.