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A steaming bowl of tomato tortellini soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a swirl of cream, sits on a rustic table.
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

A rich and creamy tomato soup packed with cheesy tortellini, fresh spinach, and Italian herbs. This one-pot wonder is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 452

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 package (9 oz) Refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 5 oz Fresh spinach about 5 packed cups
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Fresh basil for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or stockpot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and bring the soup to a simmer.
  4. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the pot. Increase the heat to medium and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, or until the tortellini are tender and float to the top.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it has just wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

For a heartier soup, add cooked Italian sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken. The tortellini will absorb liquid upon storing, so the soup will be thicker the next day. You may want to add a splash of broth when reheating.