Description
A quick and comforting soup made with crushed tomatoes, cheese tortellini, and fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For richer flavor, stir in a spoonful of ricotta or a splash of cream before serving. Store soup and cooked tortellini separately if you plan on leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg