Description

This Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a comforting and creamy Italian-inspired soup made with tender frozen cheese tortellini, rich tomato soup, a blend of chicken broth and milk, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and shredded Parmesan cheese, it’s a perfect warm meal that’s both hearty and easy to prepare.

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 from Step 1 to the hot soup base. Gently stir to combine, making sure the tortellini is evenly distributed throughout the soup.
Add 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 a little extra cheese for sprinkling on top when serving.
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

You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Use skim milk to keep the soup lighter, or cream for extra richness.
To add more flavor, fresh basil or oregano can be used instead of dried herbs.
Be careful not to boil the soup after adding cheese to prevent curdling.
For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Cheesy Tomato Tortellini Soup, Creamy Tortellini Soup, Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini, Italian Soup Recipe, Comfort Food Soup