Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A comforting and satisfying dish featuring tender tortellini in a rich, creamy tomato broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in the heavy cream and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh or high-quality broth for best flavor. Stir continuously when blending cream and cheese to avoid curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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