One Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Kids Want
One pot creamy tomato tortellini soup is a weeknight-friendly dinner: a velvety tomato base simmered with herbs, finished with tortellini, spinach, and Parmesan for a hearty, kid-approved bowl.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or soup pot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced (about 150 g)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz / 794 g
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini 9 oz / 250 g (frozen works too, with extra cook time)
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach lightly packed (about 45 g)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh basil optional, for serving
- crusty bread optional, for serving
- grilled cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Start the base. Set a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once it shimmers, add the onion and a pinch of the salt. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring now and then, until softened and translucent.
- Bloom the aromatics. Add garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir constantly for about 1 minute—fragrant, not browned.
- Tomatoes + broth, then simmer. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a steady simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Cook the tortellini in the soup. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer and stir in the tortellini. Cook until tender, 7–10 minutes (check the package; brands vary). Note: tortellini absorbs liquid—if planning leftovers, consider cooking tortellini separately or loosen later with extra broth.
- Turn down the heat before dairy. Drop the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (adding cream to a hard boil can cause splitting).
- Finish with spinach + Parmesan. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts, 1–2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until it melts. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately. Ladle into bowls and top with extra Parmesan and basil if desired. Serve with bread or grilled cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3.2mg
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