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Tomato Tortellini Soup

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This tomato tortellini soup is quick, easy to make, and comforting. This tasty family dinner is ready in just over half an hour.

This easy tomato tortellini soup is fast and delicious! Cheese tortellini and cream make this one comforting soup.

This creamy tomato soup with tortellini is perfect for the freezing temperatures a lot of us are still experiencing, but it's something I'd eat year-round. I just love tomato soup. 

This tomato soup recipe has a lovely hearty texture. It sticks to your ribs. 

I have a bunch of tortellini soup recipes on here that you may like, including my creamy spinach tortellini soup with chicken, my Italian sausage tortellini soup, easy chicken tortellini soup, or my slow cooker tortellini soup with sausage.

This creamy tomato tortellini soup is sure to be a hit with your family! It's the perfect winter warmer, and it's quick and easy to make. 

There was no fresh basil at my usual grocery store (typical), so I left it out of this recipe when I first made it, but I suggest adding it in if you want a pop of flavor and freshness. Basil and tomatoes are the perfect combo in my opinion!

I used chicken broth in this creamy tomato tortellini soup, but it's easily made vegetarian if you swap it with vegetable broth. 

I used both crushed and diced tomatoes in here because I wanted some variety in texture. The diced tomatoes provide pieces of tomatoes, which are a nice contrast in every bite, and the crushed tomatoes add more thickness to the soup. 

If you love tomato soup, this will be a new favorite! Cheese tortellini and cream make this easy tomato soup stand out from the rest.

Pro tip: I like to add a little bit of sugar to tomato soups and some sauces to take off the acidic edge that tomatoes have. It doesn't make the soup/sauce sweet, but it mellows the tartness enough. Even wonder why restaurant pastas with tomato sauces taste so good? It's the sugar. And probably butta. πŸ˜› Same goes for the cream in here. It's great for texture, mellows the tomatoes, and it just makes it taste better overall. So, if you're wondering if you can sub/omit either the sugar or cream, you can, but I can't say what that will do for the overall taste and texture. 

This soup is actually really good on its own without the tortellini (or even sub it for regular pasta!). It's definitely a good base soup. You could even add some chicken or veggies to it. 

Love tomato soup? You may also like my tomato gnocchi soup.

This easy tomato tortellini soup is easy to make - it uses canned tomatoes. Ready in just over half an hour, it's the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. 

Do you like homemade tomato soup as much as I do?

Questions about this easy tomato soup recipe? Let me know in the comments below!

This easy tomato tortellini soup is fast and delicious! Cheese tortellini and cream make this one comforting soup.
4.74 from 15 votes
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Tomato Tortellini Soup

This tomato tortellini soup is quick, easy to make, and comforting. This tasty family dinner is ready in just over half an hour.

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword tomato tortellini soup recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Author Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
  • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juices
  • 2 dashes Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 2 cups cheese tortellini
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped/torn (optional)
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil and butter to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and sautΓ© it for 5-7 minutes.

  2. Stir in the garlic and flour, and cook it for about a minute.

  3. Stir (or whisk) in the chicken broth until the flour has dissolved.

  4. Add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and cream to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a gentle boil. 

  5. Once the soup is boiling, add the tortellini and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 8 minutes. Season with salt & pepper as needed. If using the fresh basil, add it in a few minutes prior to serving. Serve soup with freshly grated parmesan over top if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Serves 4-6.
  • I buy a 3-cheese tortellini that's sold in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Frozen tortellini will work too. 

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  3. Maria says

    5 stars
    This soup is like a hug in a bowl. Creamy Tomato soup is my weakness but I have always been scared to try to make it at home. Not anymore! Easy, super creamy, and delicious! Topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted up croutons that I made in the over. Omitted brown sugar (didn’t have any) and added a few punches of regular granulated sugar. A keeper for sure!!

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  4. Maddie says

    5 stars
    I've made this twice now and we love it! Since I try not to have too much dairy I did substitute cashew cream for the heavy cream. I also added a can of white beans to give it more body. With these changes this is a keeper

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  5. Natalie says

    5 stars
    I made this soup tonight. Ot was amazing. I switched up using crushed tomatoes for tomato sauce since I didn't have any. I also used italian sausage tortellini. Then topped it off with parmesan cheese and homemade Croutons. I loved it! Super easy and quick! Looking forward to making more of your recipes! Your Instagram is amazing! Thank you!

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  6. Samantha Chambers says

    1 star
    Im sorry but it's just not good. Sticking to my normal tomato bisque from now on. Way too much cream maybe it'd be better with less but i doubt it

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    • Natasha says

      Hmm... I wonder what went wrong. This recipe has received plenty of positive reviews on here and on Instagram, so I am a bit confused. It really doesn't have that much cream for the quantity of soup. Sorry you didn't like it!

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  7. Daisy says

    This looks amazing! Silly question though, is there a way to make it without chunks of tomato in it? I absolutely love tomato soup and would love to try this recipe, I'm just not a fan of diced/chunky tomatoes. Thanks!

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    • Natasha says

      Maybe sub with a can of tomato sauce? It'll be more tomato-y overall, but I think it'll be good! I'd prob use less than 28 oz though. You could definitely play with the quantities a bit.

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    • kristan says

      we used an immersion blender to make it smoother, because i also have an issue with large chunks of tomato, but like some texture. worked like a dream.

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    • Natasha says

      Occasionally. I’m going back and doing some older recipes when I have time. Many of my newer recipes do have it. Just keep in mind it’s an estimate and ingredients (brands etc.) vary. If you truly need accurate info for health reasons, never rely on internet nutrition info. Always weigh the food out yourself and calculate it.

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  9. Arlene says

    5 stars
    I made this for lunch today. I actually had all the ingredients and this sounded so fabulous! It was so very perfect!!! Easy, with your clear instructions. Someone in the reviews mentioned that it was good enough for serving to guests. That's very true. Add a little crusty bread (and maybe a glass of wine πŸ˜‰ ) and it would be awesome! It's also good for days like today, when it's just my husband and me. The weather is just dreary clouds and warm, creamy soup called. It made quite a bit so we'll be having leftovers, but that's no problem for me! And my husband liked it! Yay!!! I might add a pinch of crushed red pepper next time, but then again maybe not. It was so perfect! Thank you very much for sharing your recipe!!

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    • Natasha says

      I am so happy it worked out, Arlene!! πŸ™‚ I could use a glass of wine and some warm soup and crusty bread right now!! It is so dark already.

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  11. steph says

    5 stars
    My son suggested tortellini soup for dinner and I picked this recipe. It was SO good! I've never made soup like this before and its on my rotation now!

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  12. Mel says

    5 stars
    This was my first time making tomato soup and this recipe was really easy to follow! I used beef broth (since that was all I had) and it still came out delicious. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Kristen says

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner and its awesome! Perfect for the first snow fall of the season (in Calgary lol)
    Will definitely make again πŸ™‚

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    • Simone says

      Snow sounds so absolutely delightful..I live in the southern part of Alabama (US) where snowfall if any happens late in December. We have had snowfall as late as April, which is springtime for us. My mother was raised in Michigan where snowfall is in an abundance. I loved it there. I guess it is something one loves when it isn’t apart of there life. I live just 2 hours from the beach and never go.πŸ˜€

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  16. Kay says

    5 stars
    Followed the recipe exactly, except I used water instead of chicken broth, oregano seasoning instead of Italian seasoning, I added a bit of crushed red pepper, and I did not use the optional bay leaf or mozzarella.

    Very delicious and hearty. I would suggest adding a bit more tortellini though because two cups did not seem like enough for the amount of liquid.

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    • Natasha says

      I’m so glad you liked it! Yes, you could definitely add some more tortellini if you want it even heartier. ❀️

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  24. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    5 stars
    That looks like one delicious bowl of comfort! I want to grab a spoon and dive right in Natasha!

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  25. Lindsay Cotter says

    5 stars
    I bet this tomato tortellini soup hits the spot on a cold night for dinner! Who wouldn't want to cozy up with a bowl of this deliciousness?!

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