Tomato Tortellini Soup
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Tomato Tortellini Soup
Description
Tomato Tortellini Soup features a rich tomato broth made from canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder, gently simmered to meld flavors before blending smooth. Cheese or meat tortellini is cooked separately and added in along with fresh spinach for a touch of green. Heavy cream is stirred in toward the end, contributing a silky mouthfeel to the soup. Fresh basil and parmesan cheese, if desired, enhance the presentation and add fresh, savory finishes. This recipe balances creamy and tangy elements with the tender pockets of pasta, making it a satisfying and warming dish.
The method includes simmering the tomato mixture, blending it to a smooth consistency, then gently warming it with cream before adding tortellini and spinach. These steps ensure the pasta remains tender but not overcooked, and the soup remains smooth and creamy. The fresh spinach added at the last stage retains slight texture and vibrant color.
Serve this soup hot with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal. It suits casual dinners and can be scaled up for guests. The fresh basil garnish finishes it visually and aromatically, complementing the creamy tomato base well.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini or meat tortellini, refrigerated
- 1 cup spinach lightly packed, optional, fresh
- basil for garnish, fresh
Tomato Soup
- 28 oz diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Combine all soup ingredients in a saucepan except cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Add chopped spinach to the boiling water 30 seconds before the tortellini is finished. Drain well.
- Blend soup mixture with a hand blender. Add in heavy cream and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and spinach if using.
- Place in serving bowls and top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 410mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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