Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or a quick weeknight dinner. This delightful dish features tender cheese tortellini swimming in a rich, velvety tomato base infused with fresh basil. Each spoonful promises warmth and satisfaction, making it an impressive yet easy recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream until combined and creamy.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Stir in chopped basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg