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Tomato Tortellini Soup
Main Dishes, Soup, Soups

Tomato Tortellini Soup

This tomato tortellini soup is quick, easy to make, and comforting. This tasty family dinner is ready in just over half an hour. If you love creamy tomato soup, then this tomato tortellini soup recipe takes it to the next level!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 - 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a 4 qt dutch oven or soup pot. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft. Add the dried oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine. Sprinkle the flour over the top and stir to incorporate. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 more minutes. This help cooks the flour a bit.
  • Add the broth one cup at a time while stirring so that there are no clumps of flour. Bring to a simmer and then add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and cream. Bring to a simmer and then add the tortellini. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then stir in the torn basil.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with more basil and a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.