Tomato Tortellini Soup is a simple recipe perfect for a family dinner or weeknight meal. This easy dinner offers cozy comfort food with fresh ingredients and quick preparation for busy evenings.
Author:Virginie Lacombe
Prep Time:10 minutes to 15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes to 20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes to 35 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Standard
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 cups 32 ounces low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 14-ounce package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced plus more for garnish
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Instructions
Heat the butter in a Dutch oven on medium heat then add the diced onion and minced garlic along with salt and pepper, cooking until softened around 6 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and mix it in. Next, add the crushed tomatoes, broth, heavy cream, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
Lower the heat to keep it at a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the tortellini and continue simmering until they are done, about 5 to 6 minutes, or check at 3 minutes if using fresh ones.
Remove the pot from heat, discard the bay leaves, stir in the sliced basil, then ladle soup into bowls. Finish by topping with Parmesan and more basil if you wish.
Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave