Description
This Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a deliciously creamy and comforting recipe combining tender cheese tortellini with rich tomato soup, chicken broth, creamy milk and half and half, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for a cozy meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 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 directions 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 everything together. Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Add Tortellini: Reduce the heat to low and carefully add the drained cooked tortellini to the hot soup base. Gently stir to combine, making sure the tortellini is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
- Incorporate Parmesan: 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.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy tortellini soup into bowls. If desired, sprinkle each serving with additional shredded Parmesan cheese for a delicious finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use skim milk for a lighter version of the soup.
- Be careful not to boil the soup after adding the cheese to prevent curdling.
- Extra Parmesan cheese can be added as garnish for enhanced flavor.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a nice depth of flavor but can be omitted or substituted with fresh tomatoes if desired.
- Make sure to stir frequently while heating the soup base to avoid scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup, creamy tortellini soup, easy tomato soup recipe, cheesy soup, Italian tortellini soup
