Delicious Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup
Warm up with this creamy, comforting soup featuring tender tortellini and rich flavors that will brighten any chilly day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir and let them cook for two minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour in Broth: Add four cups of vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer for about five minutes.
- Toss in Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually three to five minutes, until tender.
- Cream It Up: Stir in one cup of heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Add freshly torn basil leaves just before serving. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg