Description
A comforting bowl of cheesy tomato tortellini soup that combines rich flavors of tomatoes and herbs with creamy texture, perfect for any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice) and broth, bringing to a boil.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once the tortellini is tender, reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a herby twist, consider incorporating Italian seasoning. Leftover grilled chicken or sautéed vegetables can be added for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg