Description
A quick, comforting 20-minute dinner featuring pillowy refrigerated tortellini in a rich, garlicky tomato cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and naturally vegetarian.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 28 oz (800g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 9–12 oz (250-340g) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the tomato mixture for 5-7 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring soup back to a gentle boil and add refrigerated tortellini. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tortellini float and are tender.
- Remove from heat. If using, stir in fresh spinach to wilt.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for best texture; dried tortellini requires longer cooking time and more broth. Do not boil vigorously after adding cream to prevent curdling. Soup thickens in the fridge; add broth or milk when reheating. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
Keywords: creamy tomato tortellini soup, quick dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food, vegetarian soup, 20 minute recipes, easy pasta soup