Description

This comforting Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for any day. It combines the richness of San Marzano diced tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and herbs simmered in broth, with tender fresh cheese tortellini added at the end for a delightful and satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese, this soup is easy to prepare and makes a perfect dinner or lunch option.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano tomatoes)
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste

Tortellini

10 oz fresh cheese tortellini

Garnish

Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh basil (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté the garlic: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in the 24 oz of diced tomatoes along with 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together. Taste occasionally and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Cook tortellini: Five minutes before serving, add 10 ounces of fresh cheese tortellini to the simmering soup. Stir gently and cook until the tortellini puff up, become soft, and float to the top, indicating they are done.
Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired, adding brightness and extra flavor to the dish.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
You can substitute dried basil and oregano with fresh herbs; add fresh herbs towards the end of cooking for best flavor.
If fresh tortellini is unavailable, frozen tortellini can be used but may require a slight adjustment in cooking time.
Adjust salt and sugar levels to your taste preference to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
This soup pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg