Now that the sun is going down before the 5:00 news even comes on (thanks for nothing, daylight savings time!) I’m on the hunt for especially quick and easy recipes. I don’t know…when it’s cold and dark out, all I want to do is curl up on the couch in the evenings, not spend a lot of time in the kitchen. That’s why I’m really excited about this recipe for 15 minute Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini.
Savory, short-cut tomato broth is brightened with lots of fresh basil, and chewy, cheese tortellini. So ridiculously easy and even more delicious. Best of all, it cooks in under 15 minutes.
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time then you know I hate traditional tomato soup. You know, the canned and condensed kind? Won’t touch it with a 10 foot pole. This soup, though? I am all over it. You’ve got to give it a try!
Start by sauteing 1 large shallot and 3 garlic cloves in 2 Tablespoons butter until tender. Don’t skip the butter as it gives the soup an amazing richness. You could also use a small onion in place of the shallot. I tend to use shallots because they’re milder than onions which hurt Ben’s stomach!
Next add 48oz chicken broth…
And 24oz REALLY GOOD marinara sauce. This is the secret ingredient to get amazing flavor in just 15 minutes! Marinara sauce already has all the veggies and spices slow cooked with tomatoes, which makes each spoonful taste like it was slow cooked all day.
Now, I would not recommend using Prego or Ragu in here, rather, try and find a really high-quality jar of marinara sauce. Locals – I have to give it up to Ginos!
Add 3/4 cup fresh basil that’s been chopped (about a 3/4oz clamshell) then bring the soup to a boil.
Finally, carefully drop in 16oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini or mini ravioli then place a lid on top, turn the soup down to medium, and then simmer until the tortellini are tender.
One the tortellini are tender, scoop and serve!
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Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini
Description
Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper
- 48oz chicken broth
- 24oz high quality marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (3/4oz package basil)
- 16oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (could also use mini ravioli)
Directions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add shallots (or onions) then season with salt and pepper and saute until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic then saute for 30 more seconds. Add chicken broth, marinara sauce, and fresh basil then turn heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Carefully add tortellini to boiling soup then place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium, and then cook until tender.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I bring all the ingredients every Thanksgiving holiday when 20+ people visit at my mom’s in Kansas. We all love soup and one meal has Mom’s burners full of soup pots! Many of us are vegetarian and this nicely fits the bill. Even meat eaters rave about this recipe. I use Rao’s marinara – so flavorful!
[…] (from Iowa Girl Eats) […]
My grand daughter cannot eat eggs or gluten. It is a shame, because she is missing out on tortellini and ravioli! I wish I could find gluten-free, egg-free tortellini.
[…] Tortellini soup from @iowagirleats I make a version of her recipe, but mine is much easier as I use an organic store bought tomato soup. Â I have raved about this soup before, you can find it in most major grocery stores. Â I heat the soup with the cheese tortellini inside and then top with parmesan when it is ready to serve. Â We will have a caesar salad on the side. […]
I just made this for the 1st time last night, & my daughter, who is the pickiest eater of ALL TIME declared it the “best thing you’ve ever made!” It was absolutely delicious & SO EASY! Thanks for another great recipe!
Where do you find your GF tortellini?
Hi Shianne! I actually wrote this recipe before I had to go gluten-free. That said I think RPs (found at Whole foods) might have some fresh tortellini!
[…] Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini: Tortellini is a weakness for us both so we make this soup a few times a year. It’s one of our favorites and one of the easiest to prepare! Also looking forward to trying Leanna’s Crockpot Tortellini Soup! […]
Great soup! I added 4 tbsp. Sugar, as I prefer my tomato soup a little sweeter. Will definitely make again, thank you!
Loved this soup, so easy! I used mini ravioli and Trader Joes marinara. Mmm!