Creamy tomato soup is elevated by adding cheese-filled tortellini, Italian sausage, and fresh spinach.
A touch of cream and a handful of fresh basil make this easy weeknight meal a fan favorite!
They had an off-menu tomato tortellini soup that I loved.
Alison Bickle
It was thick, creamy, loaded with cheese tortellini, and dotted with fresh basil.
Most of all, it was bursting with flavor.
Im pleased to say for our family of four I clicked all of those boxes!
Alison Bickle
I love this hearty soup!
Fresh, Dried, or Frozen Tortellini?
Any tortellini will do!
Alison Bickle
I used frozen because its nice to have on hand.
I also use cheese tortellini, but I think mushroom tortellini would be delicious in this soup.
I usually let it cool, put the lid on the pot, and pop it in the fridge.
Alison Bickle
You could also transfer it to another container once it cools.
A Note About Sugar
I added just a little sugar to this soup.
If your soup has an acidic edge or bite to it, the sugar will tone that down.
Alison Bickle
The acidity depends on the sweetness of the tomatoes used and how much they concentrate during the cooking.
What To Serve With This Soup?
This should take about 7 minutes.
Alison Bickle
Once browned, use a slotted spoon to remove from pan to paper towel lined plate.
Leave the fat in the pan and add onion, garlic, and oregano to the pot.
Saute for about 2 minutes, until onions are translucent.
Alison Bickle
Add 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken stock) to the pot to deglaze it (a.k.a.
scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom from the sausage).
Let the wine reduce by half and the onion soften.
Alison Bickle
This should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
Stir continuously, letting it cook for about 2 minutes.
Alison Bickle
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and sugar.
Cover the pot and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
Add the cheese tortellini to the soup.
Alison Bickle
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the Italian sausage back into the pot.
Add the basil and stir in the heavy cream just before serving.
