vegetarianone-potweeknightcomfort-food
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
One pot, pantry staples, and a bag of cheese tortellini — this is the recipe to reach for when nobody has the energy to decide on dinner.
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Serves
- 6
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 2Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- 4Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- 5Add tortellini and cook according to package time, usually 3-5 minutes.
- 6Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Cook 2 more minutes until the spinach wilts.
- 7Season with salt and pepper, and serve with extra Parmesan on top.
Freezes well without the cream and tortellini — freeze the tomato base, then add fresh tortellini and cream when you reheat it.