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    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

    Published: Dec 7, 2020 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 2 Comments

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    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup might just be the best tomato soup you’ve ever had! Easy to make, perfectly flavorful, and it’s nice and hearty.

    hearty tomato basil tortellini soup made in a Dutch oven

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    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup recipe

    When the weather is cold, I don’t know about you, but I love a warm, hearty soup.

    If you were to ask my hubby if he agreed, he would quickly say NO. He’s not a huge soup fan, can you believe it?!?! We are definitely opposites in that area!

    Luckily, over the years, we have met in the middle, and he now enjoys hearty soups. The kind with substance to them, less broth like.

    Last week, since the weather was chilly, I decided to make a new soup recipe!

    Surprisingly, this was a HUGE hit with my family! As in, my kids and hubby even dipped their bread into their bowls to all but scrape the bowl clean!

    Within 30 minutes, we were enjoying this with some tasty crusty bread!

    Another side option would be a side salad! I opted for bread because, well, carbs are life, ha-ha! You can check out my tasty bread recipes here!

    If you are a soup lover like me, definitely give this Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup a try! The savory broth alone is packed with flavor! With tons of veggies throughout, you’ll enjoy all the substance this soup includes!

    a bowl of tomato basil soup with a side of garlic toast

    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup Ingredients

    You don’t need much to create this incredibly flavor packed soup! Here is everything you’ll need:

    Onion- diced

    Carrots- diced

    Olive Oil

    Basil- fresh is best

    Spinach- fresh is best, if using frozen, be sure to squeeze out excess liquid

    Chicken Broth

    Milk

    Pasta Sauce- any flavor desired works great

    Tomatoes- diced, I use canned to keep things simple

    Salt/Pepper

    Garlic Powder

    Tortellini- cheese filled, frozen or refrigerated works

    How to prepare

    This recipe is super simple and can be changed up to fit anyone’s desires. Sauté the veggies in olive oil, add in the tomatoes, broth and seasonings and then simmer. Once the broth is where you want it, add in the tortellini and serve! For full details and increments, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.

    Variations

    Meat: Want to add some protein?? Shredded chicken, Italian sausage, ground beef, and meatballs are all great options to try

    Spicy: Like some heat?? Add in some red pepper flakes, spicy sausage, or even a splash of hot sauce

    Pasta: Don’t want to use tortellini? No problem! Any desired pasta works good in this. Perhaps rotini, penne, or elbows.

    a soup pot full of tomato basil soup simmering on the stove

    How to store

    If you want to prepare this ahead of when it is needed, I recommend following all the steps, except for adding the tortellini. Pasta seems to always absorb the liquids, so get the consistency where you want it and once ready to enjoy, reheat over the stove and add in the tortellini. This can be made up to 4 days in advance if stored in refrigerator.

    You can also freeze this, but the tortellini may fall apart a bit. Let the soup naturally thaw versus microwaving/heating over stove. This can be frozen up to 3 months.

    More Soup recipes to try

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    The BEST Chicken Noodle Soup

    Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Easy Chicken Taco Soup

    Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

    Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup comes together in 30 minutes and is packed with flavor! Simple and family approved...be sure to give it a try!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Keyword: soup, tomato basil, tortellini
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 onion *diced
    • 1 cup carrots *diced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 cup Basil, fresh *chopped
    • 1 cup Spinach, fresh
    • 5 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup milk
    • 24 oz pasta sauce *any flavor works
    • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 19 oz cheese tortellini *frozen or refrigerated

    Instructions

    • Add the onion, carrots, and olive oil to a dutch oven or soup pot.
    • Saute over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add in the Basil, spinach, chicken broth, milk, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
    • Allow mixture to simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
    • Add in the tortellini and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
    • Serve in bowls with additional fresh Basil is desired!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3542IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Patricia Matiyew

      October 26, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      This was absolutely outstanding. So easy to make – rich in flavor – perfect anytime!!! Thank you for sharing!

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      • Kristin

        October 27, 2021 at 1:05 pm

        Yay!! So glad to hear you enjoyed!! Its a favorite soup in my house!

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