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Quick & Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup

A cozy, comforting soup ready in under 30 minutes! This creamy tortellini soup combines tender cheese tortellini, spinach, and a rich tomato-cream broth for the perfect quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Produce
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Pantry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Dairy
  • 8 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half and half
Seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes.
  6. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and heavy cream until spinach wilts and soup turns creamy.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for a deeper flavor. Substitute half and half for heavy cream for a lighter version. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling.