Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is just the thing for a hearty, comforting meal on a busy day. A rich and creamy tomato sauce makes the perfect base for tender cheese tortellini, which cooks up soft and delicious in just minutes. Serve it alongside a fresh salad and some warm garlic bread, and you’ve got yourself a simple, satisfying supper that the whole family will love.

Easy Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe

This Creamy Tomato Cheese Tortellini Soup is a comforting choice any time of year, whether you’re looking for something cozy on a chilly evening or a simple, satisfying meal on a busy weeknight. Quality canned tomatoes are readily available year-round, making them my go-to for this recipe. I especially love using tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, and oregano, not only are they convenient, but they also add a wonderful depth of flavor to the finished soup.

Serve it with a crisp green salad, warm garlic bread, or a basket of buttery breadsticks for an easy meal that’s sure to bring everybody back for seconds.

Key ingredients to make Tomato Tortellini Soup: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

Pasta – Hearty cheese tortellini turn this soup into a meal.
Onion – Diced onion enhances the flavor. You can use sweet onion for a milder taste or yellow onion.
Tomatoes – Canned Italian seasoned petite diced tomatoes add texture and flavor.
Liquid – Tomato juice and tomato sauce thin the base of the soup.
Heavy Cream – You can use half and half or heavy cream to give this creamy tomato soup its decadent taste.
Spices – Garlic salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic,
Cheese – Grated Parmesan cheese adds a tangy bite to the taste.
Oil – Olive oil for cooking the onion.
Sugar – A small amount of granulated sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
Herbs – Chopped basil adds freshness.

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How to Make Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe

Saute Onion – Cook the onion in olive oil over medium-high heat until soft.
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings – Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, sugar, Italian seasoning and garlic. Simmer uncovered.
Add Cheese Tortellini – Add frozen tortellini, mix well. Cook per the cooking time in the recipe until tortellini are cooked through and soup has thickened.
Cream and Herbs – Add fresh basil, Parmesan and cream. Mix well. Thin using additional cream or tomato juice at the end of cooking to your taste.
Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan on top.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Tomato Tortellini Soup

Large Dutch oven or soup pot. You can make this on the stovetop then pour into your slow cooker to keep warm on busy days.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Sharp knife and cutting board.
Cheese grater.
Soup ladle and bowls for serving.

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Best Tortellini for Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Tortellini – For this recipe you can use fresh, frozen or packaged dry tortellini.
Frozen Pasta – Frozen tortellini can be tossed into the tomato soup straight from the freezer without issue. They will take a bit longer to cook than refrigerated tortellini. When simmered in this soup, frozen tortellini will be done in 5-7 minutes.
Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini – Refrigerated cheese tortellini will take 3-5 minutes to cook.
Dry Tortellini – Dry tortellini will take the longest and will need to cook for around 10-12 minutes.
Canned Tomatoes – I recommend using petite diced tomatoes in this tortellini soup and I don’t feel the need to puree them further.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

How to Adjust the Texture – If small chunks of tomatoes aren’t your thing and you want the base of the tomato soup to be completely smooth consider using an immersion blender to puree the tomatoes prior to adding the tortellini to the pot. Blend in short bursts until your desired texture is reached, then add the pasta per the recipe insturctions.
Adjust Thickness – Tortellini is pasta so it also serves to thicken the soup. You can add extra half and half or tomato juice on hand to thin to your taste at the end of cooking.
Using Fresh Tomatoes for Soup – During warm weather, this recipe can easily be adapted using tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes. It’s especially nice when you’re looking for ways to use fresh tomatoes that tend to come in with a vengeance. Should you choose to go that route, keep in mind you’ll also need to adjust the amount of seasonings to compensate for the ones included in the canned tomatoes.
Spinach – You can add a handful, or two, of baby spinach leaves at the end of cooking. Stir until wilted.
Fresh Herbs – You can use fresh rosemary, fresh parsley or thyme.
Protein – You could cook Italian sausage with the onion for an even even more hearty version of this soup.
Cream Cheese – No heavy cream? Add a dollop of cream cheese to the pot to add creaminess. Stir on low heat until completely melted.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store cooked Creamy Tomato Cheese Tortellini Soup in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat in the microwave or on the stove in a saucepan over medium heat. The flavors marry and seem to be even better the next day!
Freezer – You can freeze leftover tomato soup for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Southern Style Soup Recipes to Make

Soup for lunch or supper is a terrific way to clean out the refrigerator vegetable bin or use up bits and pieces of ingredients stretching them into a full meal. More soup recipes you may also like to make:

Classic French Onion Soup will have you feeling like you’re dining at a bistro.
My recipe for tummy filling Hamburger Soup will fill up the family without breaking the bank.
Fully Loaded Smashed Potato Soup is easy enough for a weekday but great for game days too.
Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup utilizes a rotisserie chicken to expedite preparation.
Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup comes together in a snap.
If you’re short on time make this Lasagna Soup on the stovetop for Italian night.
One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini from Diethood is another option using tortellini for quick and easy meals.

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