Roasted Tomato Tortellini Soup

A bowl of tomato tortellini soup on a tray.

5 from 6 votes

Roasted Tomato Tortellini Soup

Roasted Tomato Tortellini Soup combines a creamy tomato soup with cheesy pasta. Using fire-roasted tomatoes gives this soup a nice kick, but it's perfectly balanced with a pinch of sugar and some heavy cream. Perfect for weeknight cooking!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword fire-roasted tomato soup, tomato tortellini soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 459kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the veggies:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion - diced
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

For the broth and tortellini:

28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
30 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
16 oz. cheese tortellini - from the refrigerator section
freshly grated parmesan cheese - to serve

Instructions

In a medium stock pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter until melted. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute or so.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large blender, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and the sauteed veggies. Blend until smooth, and then pour back into the stock pot. Add the chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a simmer and then add the sugar, milk, and heavy cream. Simmer again until hot.
28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, 30 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 2 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Add the cheese tortellini to the soup, and cook on low for about five minutes, or until tortellini is soft and warmed through.
16 oz. cheese tortellini
Serve the soup with some freshly shaved parmesan cheese and some crusty bread.
freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Notes

Note: If you want a milder flavored soup, use regular tomatoes instead of fire-roasted tomatoes.

LEFTOVER soup is great for meal prep. Store in individual mugs with lids, and lunches are a snap!

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