Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe
A rich and comforting Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup featuring tender cheese tortellini simmered in a creamy tomato broth with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for added depth and flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tortellini
- 9 oz frozen cheese tortellini
For the 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
For Finishing
- 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 until ready to add to the soup.
- 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 everything 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 minutes, but do not let it boil. Save extra cheese for garnish if desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the creamy tortellini soup into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with additional shredded Parmesan cheese for added flavor. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not let the soup boil after adding the dairy and cheese to prevent curdling.
- Use skim milk to keep the soup lighter, or substitute with whole milk or cream for extra richness.
- Sun dried tomatoes add texture and a deeper tomato flavor; feel free to omit if unavailable.
- Extra Parmesan cheese garnish enhances flavor and presentation.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Keywords: Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup, Creamy Tomato Soup, Cheese Tortellini Recipe, Italian Soup, Comfort Food
