Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe
A creamy and comforting Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup that combines tender cheese tortellini with rich tomato soup, sun dried tomatoes, and a blend of milk and half and half, all seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with melted Parmesan cheese for a deliciously savory meal.
- Author: Rico
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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
Pasta
- 9 oz frozen cheese tortellini
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish, optional)
- 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.
- Prepare the 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 to soup: Reduce the heat to low and carefully add the drained cooked tortellini from Step 1 to the hot soup base. Gently stir to combine, making sure the tortellini is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese: 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 don’t let it boil. Save extra cheese for garnish, if desired.
- 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 soup or whole milk for richer flavor.
- Ensure not to boil the soup after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
- Sun dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy depth, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Extra Parmesan garnish enhances the presentation and taste.
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