Creamy Tortellini Soup
Devashish
A comforting Italian-inspired soup featuring cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato broth with spinach and fresh basil.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 472 kcal
Base Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 whole onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Add oil and butter to a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Add the garlic. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Taste broth and adjust seasonings if needed.
Bring mixture to a gentle boil and then add the tortellini. Cook for a few minutes, until tortellini are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach, parmesan cheese, and cream. Add chopped basil. Serve warm.
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1490mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2518IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cheese pasta, comfort food, creamy broth, winter warmer