Creamy Tortellini Tomato and Pesto Soup
Creamy Tortellini Tomato and Pesto Soup is a cozy, flavorful dish combining cheese tortellini, rich tomato broth, cream, and basil pesto for the ultimate comfort meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- measuring cups/spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream and pesto until well combined.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 5–7 minutes) until tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 1/6 recipe):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 7g