Description
There is nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of creamy tomato basil tortellini soup with diced tomatoes. This rich and flavorful soup combines tangy diced tomatoes, velvety cream, fresh basil, and tender cheese tortellini for the ultimate cozy meal. In under an hour, you can create a satisfying one-pot dinner perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Follow easy steps to sauté aromatics, simmer a tomato broth, cook tortellini to perfection, and finish with cream and basil. This recipe delivers warmth, comfort, and bright Italian flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Add tortellini to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions until just tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated and soup is smooth.
6. Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil, and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan and additional basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: italian-american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
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