Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Fresh Basil, perfect for any occasion. This delightful dish combines tender tortellini with a luscious tomato base enriched by heavy cream and aromatic basil. It’s not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, but also versatile enough to serve as a hearty main course or a delightful starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating other herbs like thyme or oregano. Feel free to customize the tortellini type based on your preference—cheese or vegetable-filled options work well. A splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavors before serving.