Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Parmesan Croutons Recipe

This soup turns familiar tomato soup into a full meal with cheese tortellini and a quick batch of crisp Parmesan croutons.

Recipe at a Glance

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 18 to 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups day-old bread cubes
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

How to Make Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Parmesan Croutons Recipe

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and Parmesan. Bake on a sheet pan for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until crisp.
2. Heat remaining olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add tortellini and cook according to package timing until tender.
5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and spinach and cook just until spinach wilts. Do not boil aggressively after adding cream.
6. Serve with Parmesan croutons on top.

Recipe Tips

• Add tortellini close to serving time so it does not become overly soft.
• For a smoother soup base, blend the tomato mixture before adding the pasta.
• Keep croutons separate until serving so they stay crisp.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate soup up to 3 days. Tortellini continues absorbing liquid, so add broth while reheating. Store croutons separately at room temperature for 2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen tortellini?

Yes. Add it frozen and follow the package cooking time.

Can I freeze the soup?

Freeze the tomato soup base without tortellini, cream or spinach. Add those fresh when reheating for the best texture.

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