Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup is a delicious way to use up tortellini from your fridge or freezer. A creamy broth that is filled with tender tortellini, spinach, diced tomatoes, and more all in one comforting bowl of soup.
I love soup, and if you do too, this parmesan tomato soup is a fun one to try out. It is loaded with creamy and cheesy flavor that is a total comfort food for the whole family. A kid-friendly soup to whip up any night of the week.
This Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe Is….
- Cream based soup
- Homemade
- Uses store bought tortellini
- Great for reheating for lunches for the week
- Family friendly dinner
- Affordable to make
If you love tomato soup you have to try my copycat Nordstom tomato soup recipe! It is loaded with rich flavors that warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Flour
- Chicken Broth (Or vegetable broth)
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes
- Cheese Tortellini
- Parmesan Cheese
- Spinach
- Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper
- Basil
How to Make Cheesy Tortellini Soup
Full directions for this cheesy tortellini soup are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walk through for readers.
Start by adding butter to the pot and add in the onions and cook down. Then mix in the garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Now you will add your flour and cook to help mix in with the liquid, this will be the flour roux for the sauce.
Now add in the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste and stir until combined. Then pour in the tortellini, and bring to a boil.
You will boil for around 10 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked. This took around 10 minutes for me.
Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese, and heavy whipping cream along with spices. You will toss in the spinach leaves right before serving. That way it wilts just a bit.
What To Serve With This Soup
- Garlic Bread
- Bread Sticks
- Salad
- Etc.
Storing Leftovers
This creamy parmesan tortellini soup is stored in an airtight container in the fridge. This soup can store for 3-5 days. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop on low heat. Make sure to stir often or it will burn.
Do You Use Refrigerated Tortellini Or Dry Tortellini
Do You Use Refrigerated Tortellini Or Dry Tortellini You can use refrigerated, dry pasta tortellini, or even frozen tortellini. You will just adjust the cook time as needed. Fresh tortellini will only take 5 minutes or less, where dry can take 10-12 minutes to cook.
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Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup
Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup is a tortellini based soup loaded with a creamy tomato broth. This is so delicious and great for cold weather where you want a dish to stick to your bones.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tsp canned minced garlic
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can petit diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini, uncooked
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook about 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook one minute. Add the flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Add the broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, and tortellini.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low until the tortellini is tender, or about 10 minutes.
- Add the parmesan and stir until melted. Add heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach, and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add basil. Serve immediately with garlic bread, if desired. Top with extra parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 270Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 950mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g
