Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is a delightful, heartwarming dish that combines rich, comforting flavors with creamy textures. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make soup features tender cheese tortellini, aromatic basil, and luscious cream. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a bowl of warmth that’s sure to bring smiles and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Add canned diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring gently. Cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4. Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Fold in freshly chopped basil and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- 6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional basil or cheese as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups or 360g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg