Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

This tasty Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is fast, flavorful, and oh so delicious! Made in just one pot, this cozy cheese tortellini soup recipe yields 4 smaller cup-sized bowls of soup to pair with a sandwich or salad or 2 large meal-sized portions.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 278kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil plus any extra desired for drizzling
1 small yellow onion
2 carrots
3 cloves garlic
½ tsp Italian seasoning blend*
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp (each) salt and pepper plus extra to taste
2½ cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
15 oz fire roasted crushed tomatoes (1 can)
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1-2 TBSP fresh chopped basil or ½-1 tsp dried, to taste
freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

Instructions

Dice onion, peel and chop carrots, and mince garlic.
Heat a large dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot to medium-high heat with 2 tsp olive oil.
Sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes to soften.
Next add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. If using dried basil in place of fresh, add it here. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth, and fire roasted diced tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to an active simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
While the soup simmers, freshly grate some parmesan cheese and thinly slice fresh basil for topping the soup.
Add tortellini and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.
Taste test and add any additional salt, pepper, and herbs desired.
Enjoy with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top. I like to top each bowl with a little drizzle of olive oil too.
This soup is great the first day and fantastic the next! Feel free to warm up leftover bowls the following day or prepare this soup as part of your weekly meal prep.

Notes

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on amount of cheese desired and any extras added. Enjoy!

Optional Extras: chopped spinach or kale, fresh chopped tomato, garlic bread for dunking.

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