Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Recipe
This creamy tortellini soup combines tender cheese tortellini with a rich, flavorful tomato and dairy-based broth enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and plenty of parmesan cheese. Quick and comforting, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini
- 9 oz frozen cheese tortellini
Soup Base
- 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
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions until tender. Once cooked, drain the tortellini and set aside for later.
- Make the Creamy Tomato 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. Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Combine Tortellini and Soup: Reduce the heat to low and carefully add the drained cooked tortellini to the hot soup base. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the tortellini is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and Finish Soup: Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until it melts into the soup, making it creamy and flavorful. Allow the soup to heat through for a few more minutes without letting it boil. Reserve a little extra cheese for garnish if desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the creamy tortellini soup into bowls and sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- Do not let the soup boil after adding the dairy to prevent curdling.
- Use skim milk to reduce fat content, but whole milk can be substituted for a richer taste.
- Sun dried tomatoes add intense flavor, but can be omitted if unavailable or for a milder soup.
- Adjust salt according to taste and the saltiness of broth used.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
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