Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup (Printable version)
A velvety blend of plump tortellini and rich tomatoes, ideal for warming evenings.
# What you need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Tomatoes & Broth
04 - 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
05 - 3 cups vegetable broth
→ Dairy & Cream
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pasta
08 - 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped, optional
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
# How To:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
04 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow to simmer gently for 2 minutes.
06 - Add refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.
07 - Taste and modify seasoning as desired.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This soup feels like a secret indulgence you want to share with a close friend
- The way the tortellini melts into the velvety tomato base makes it an instant favorite
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- Blending the soup before adding cream makes the texture silky and cohesive rather than chunky
- Using fresh grated Parmesan instead of pre-grated transforms the depth of flavor completely
03 -
- Use low and slow simmering to develop flavor depth without bitterness
- Adding the herbs early but the cream late keeps the taste bright and fresh