Description
A simple yet visually appealing soup featuring cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato broth, perfect for a warm family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 small handful fresh basil optional, to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and butter to a soup pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and sauté it for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and flour, and cook it for about a minute.
- Stir (or whisk) in the chicken broth until the flour has dissolved.
- Add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and cream to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Once the soup is boiling, add the tortellini and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 8 minutes.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed.
- If using the fresh basil, tear it into small pieces and add it in a few minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- This soup balances creamy texture with bright tomato flavor.
- The presentation of the tortellini floating in the red soup adds visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: Tomato Tortellini Soup, pasta soup, comfort food, Italian inspired, easy family dinners, cozy cooking, homemade meals