Description

This Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a comforting and creamy Italian-inspired dish featuring tender cheese tortellini in a rich tomato and cream broth, enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup combines the heartiness of pasta with the richness of cheese and the tang of tomatoes for a satisfying bowl of comfort.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Ingredients

9 oz frozen cheese tortellini
2 cans (10.75 oz each) tomato soup
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk (skim preferred)
2 cups half and half
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt

For Serving

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until tender. Once cooked, drain the tortellini and set aside until ready to add to the soup.
Prepare Soup Base: While the tortellini cooks, combine the tomato soup, chicken broth, milk, half and half, chopped sun dried tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt in a large stock pot. Stir well to blend all ingredients together.
Heat Soup: Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling. This will allow flavors to meld and the soup base to warm uniformly.
Add Tortellini: Reduce heat to low, then carefully add the drained, cooked tortellini to the hot soup base. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the tortellini is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until it melts completely into the soup, creating a creamy and flavorful texture. Let the soup heat through for a few minutes without boiling to preserve the smoothness.
Serve: Ladle the creamy tortellini soup into bowls. Optionally, sprinkle additional shredded Parmesan cheese on top for a delicious finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, cheesy tomato tortellini soup.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Use skim milk and reduce half-and-half for a lighter, lower-fat soup.
Be careful not to boil the soup after adding cheese to prevent curdling.
Sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy depth; canned or fresh tomatoes can be used as an alternative.
Extra Parmesan garnish enhances the flavor and presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup, Tortellini Soup, Creamy Tomato Soup, Italian Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipes