Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A creamy tomato tortellini soup made in one pot with tender cheese tortellini, garlic, herbs, and a touch of cream — a cozy Italian comfort food ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 630kcal
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Small Red Onion finely diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 ½ cup Tomato Passata or Crushed Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream or more if you like it creamier (reduce the broth)
- 9 oz Cheese Tortellini or any flavor you like
- Vegetable or Chicken Broth optional, if needed
- Fresh Basil leaves
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes optional
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat and add the tomato passata. Add the basil leaves. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and chili flakes if using.
- If the soup is too thick, add a bit of broth to reach the desired consistency.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
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Notes
- Use good-quality tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add cream after lowering the heat to prevent curdling.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 983mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 7mg
