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Creamy One-Pot Tomato Tortellini Soup

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A quick and comforting one-pot soup featuring tender cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato broth, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for stirring in or topping)
  • Optional: fresh spinach or kale for added greens

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Add the cheese tortellini directly into the simmering soup. Cover with a lid and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender but holds its shape.
  7. Turn off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. If using fresh spinach or kale, add now and stir to wilt.
  8. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
  9. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if available.

Notes

Add cream off heat to avoid curdling. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. For thicker soup, let it sit uncovered after cooking. Tortellini cooks in the soup to absorb flavors without getting mushy. For dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut or cashew cream and use vegan tortellini. To freeze, omit cream and add fresh when reheating.

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