Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup
Refrigerated tortellini makes this soup feel far more substantial than the amount of work involved. The pasta cooks directly in the broth, releasing a little starch as it softens and helping the creamy tomato base feel fuller.
Spinach goes in at the end so it keeps its color, while the tortellini should be watched closely because filled pasta can become too soft if left simmering. Serve the soup as soon as the pasta is tender, preferably with something crusty for dipping.
Tortellini Makes This Soup a Full Meal
- Refrigerated tortellini turns soup into a complete meal quickly.
- The pasta cooks directly in the broth, so there is no separate pot.
- Spinach adds freshness without extending the cooking time.
- The creamy tomato broth is ideal for serving with crusty bread.
Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup
Creamy tortellini soup is a quick one-pot dinner built around refrigerated tortellini, tomatoes and spinach. It feels rich but still comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 960 ml
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz / 411 g
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini 510 g
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup half-and-half 180 ml
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and soften onion.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook briefly.
- Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package timing until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half, spinach and Parmesan.
- Warm gently until spinach wilts; do not boil hard after adding dairy.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.
Timing, Heat and Texture: The Useful Cues
- Use refrigerated tortellini for speed.
- Add dairy over gentle heat.
- Taste before adding salt because broth and Parmesan can be salty.
- Add spinach at the end.
The Meal Around Creamy Tortellini Soup
- Crusty bread
- Green salad
- Roasted vegetables
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Refrigerate promptly. Tortellini absorbs broth as it sits, so add extra broth when reheating.
