Name: Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (For sautéing); 1 medium Onion, diced (For the savory backbone); 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Add for flavor); 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (Provides body); 10.5 ounces Tomato soup (For creamy tang); 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (Low-sodium preferred); 1 cup Half-and-half or heavy cream (For creaminess); 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Plus extra for topping); 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (For flavor); 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste); 10 ounces Cheese tortellini (Fresh or frozen); 2 cups Fresh spinach (Adds veggies); 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped (For garnish); 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (For heat, if desired); 2 tablespoons Pesto (For extra flavor, optional)

Description

A cozy and creamy soup perfect for busy weeknights, featuring cheesy tortellini and a rich tomato base.

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter (For sautéing)
1 medium Onion, diced (For the savory backbone)
2 cloves Garlic, minced (Add for flavor)
28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (Provides body)
10.5 ounces Tomato soup (For creamy tang)
4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (Low-sodium preferred)
1 cup Half-and-half or heavy cream (For creaminess)
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Plus extra for topping)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (For flavor)
1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste)

For the Tortellini

10 ounces Cheese tortellini (Fresh or frozen)

Optional Add-Ins

2 cups Fresh spinach (Adds veggies)
1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped (For garnish)
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (For heat, if desired)
2 tablespoons Pesto (For extra flavor, optional)

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Instructions

Preparation

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté the diced onion with a pinch of salt until soft.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato soup, broth, and optional sun-dried tomatoes.
Add Italian seasoning and a bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Cooking

Drop in the tortellini and cook until tender.
Reduce heat and stir in cream.
Finish with grated parmesan, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed.
Fold in spinach until wilted.

Notes

For best texture, cook the tortellini fresh when serving. If prepping ahead, make the tomato base and chill it. Add tortellini and cream when reheating. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian