Description
Simple Tomato Tortellini Soup is cozy, creamy, and perfect for weeknights. Tender cheese tortellini swirls through a rich tomato broth seasoned with onion, garlic, and herbs for a silky, comforting bite. Ready in about 25 minutes, this easy soup yields 4 servings and adapts to gluten-free or halal diets with gluten-free tortellini and halal broth, making a budget-friendly, family-approved meal the whole table loves.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, halal and gluten free
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Optional garnish: fresh basil, grated halal-friendly Parmesan-style cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 5–7 minutes, until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with desired garnish.
Notes
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or 2% milk for the heavy cream.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option; ensure all ingredients are halal as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil for brightness and halal-friendly Parmesan-style cheese if desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate for up to 3 days; may thicken—stir in a splash of broth to loosen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Simple Tomato Tortellini Soup, tomato tortellini soup, creamy tomato soup, weeknight soup, easy soup, vegetarian soup, Italian-inspired soup, comforting soup, dairy-based soup, family-friendly dinner