Creamy Tortellini Soup (Easy, 30-Minute, One-Pot Recipe!)
My easy creamy tortellini soup recipe is quick and brimming with comforting, cozy flavors. As a 30-minute meal, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth or 4 tsp Bouillon Concentrate + 4 cups water - see notes
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes plus more to taste
- 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini see notes for subs
- 1 cup heavy cream see notes for subs
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup finely-grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt, cooking until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add Garlic + Tomato Paste: Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add tomato paste and bouillon concentrate and cook down until it is a shade darker, about 2 minutes more.
- Add Broth: Pour in a little of the broth. Stir it in to loosen up the tomato paste and prevent lumps, then add remaining broth. Add black pepper and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add the tortellini, cover and cook for about 7-9 minutes on medium-high heat, or until tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Turn off the heat and stir in parmesan cheese to melt. Top individual bowls with more red pepper flakes and parmesan, if desired.
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Notes
If using Better than Bouillon (concentrated broth paste), add it when you add the tomato paste to loosen it up and toast it a bit, and then add the 4 cups water in the following step.
Use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream (aka 35% m.f. or whipping cream) for a lighter version.
You can substitute cheese tortellini with several other varieties for this soup. Here are some options:
- Chicken Tortellini - that's my go-to choice after cheese.
- Meat-filled tortellini (such as beef or pork) if you want to add a heartier element.
- Spinach and ricotta tortellini for a balanced, vegetarian option.
- Mushroom tortellini to add a savory, earthy flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1622mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4211IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 406mg | Iron: 2mg