One Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini (Printable)

Comforting creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini and fresh herbs, made in one pot.

# What's Needed:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Tomato & Broth

04 - 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Dairy

11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving

→ Pasta

13 - 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
15 - Crusty bread for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
04 - Season with dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
05 - Let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Stir in the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually 5–7 minutes, until tender and floating.
07 - Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until fully combined and creamy.
08 - Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Add crusty bread on the side if desired.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight sanity is actually possible.
  • One pot means one thing to wash, and honestly, that alone might change your life.
  • The cream and cheese transform simple canned tomatoes into something that tastes like you spent hours on it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ten minute simmer before adding the tortellini, because that's when the dried herbs actually release their flavor instead of just floating around tasting dusty.
  • Add the cream at the very end on low heat, because if it boils it can separate and turn grainy, and nobody wants that plot twist.
03 -
  • Use good quality canned tomatoes, because they're literally the main flavor and they deserve to be delicious.
  • Taste constantly as you cook, because you're adding flavor in layers and small adjustments early on make a huge difference.

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