Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines a rich, velvety texture with fresh basil and tender cheese tortellini. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup fills your kitchen with delightful aromas while offering a comforting bowl of goodness. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary meals. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for the ultimate cozy dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (around 3 to 5 minutes) until they float to the top.
- Stir in torn basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg