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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a quick, comforting dish ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 472

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini the refrigerated kind
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

  1. Add oil and butter to a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Taste broth and adjust seasonings if needed.
  4. Bring mixture to a gentle boil and then add the tortellini. Cook for a few minutes, until tortellini are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, parmesan cheese, and cream.
  6. Add chopped basil. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSodium: 1490mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Customization options include different types of tortellini and the addition of extra vegetables or proteins.

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