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Jan 14, 2015

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup – delicious creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini! Quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup - delicious creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini! Quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

Happy Wednesday!

I made Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup yesterday because it was really cold here in Colorado and it wasn’t the fun cold that comes with lots of fluffy snow to go sledding in.

It was the so-icy-that-my-husband-had-to-take-my-car-because-I-have-better-tires-and-four-wheel-drive kind of cold.

And that’s the worst.

I’ve always loved tomato soup – I used to have one of those Campbell’s drinkable tomato soups every single winter morning on the way to work. Because I needed something warm since my old Camaro had no heat but there was no point in coffee since work was Starbucks.

So I’d drink tomato soup at 4:45 am.

You gotta really love tomato soup to do that.

My Chicken Tortellini Soup is another family favorite soup recipe! 

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup - delicious creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini! Quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

How To Make Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup!

This Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is so easy and it’s a great way to fancy up your usual can of tomato soup.

It starts by sautéing garlic in olive oil just until it’s fragrant, only a few seconds. Then you add a couple cans of condensed tomato soup, milk half and half, vegetable broth and a handful of spices. The soup mixture gets brought to a simmer and then you toss your cheese tortellini in and cook according to the package instructions, which should be less than 10 minutes. 

The whole thing takes about 15 minutes to make and since it’s got pasta in it, you don’t even have to fuss with grilled cheese sandwiches. Unless you want sandwiches with your pasta and I will not judge you for that. 

Can You Freeze Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup?

Yes, you can. I’ve had many readers reach out to me to say they make giant batches and freeze them and they defrost perfectly. To defrost, either pop the frozen chunk of soup in a slow cooker on low for a couple hours or defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop.

However, I don’t love freezing soups with pasta in them or with dairy because I feel like both change the texture of the soup. So I think it’s really up to your preference. This soup is really so simple and quick that you might as well just make it fresh. I think, at least. 

Can You Make Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Ahead?

Yes, if you need to make it ahead of time, you can. The pasta will continue to absorb liquid as it sits so you may need to add a couple splashes of broth to thin it out when you reheat it. 

How Long Is Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Good For?

I think it’s tastiest when consumed within the first couple days but it is safe to consume up to 5 days as long as it is properly stored in the refrigerated in an airtight container.

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup - delicious creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini! Quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 10 3/4 ounce cans condensed tomato soup
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 9 ounce package cheese-filled tortellini
  • grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato soup, milk, half and half, vegetable broth, and all the seasonings. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, drop in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions (probably about 7 - 10 minutes). Serve hot with Parmesan on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 437Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1365mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 19g

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  1. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 6:04 am

    This soup looks amazing. Yeah, it’s bitter cold outside. I think I’ll need at least two bowls. Pinned.

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  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I hate when the weather is bad and the hubs has to take my car. I always end up feeling trapped at the house for the whole day…and I hate that! Also, I used to be obsessed with those little tomato soups too. They were so good and so easy to make. BUT I think I might love this soup even more. That tortellini you added in pure deliciousness.

    Reply
  3. Marye says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 6:32 am

    You almost can’t improve tomato soup but it looks like you did… wow!

    Reply
  4. Paula Jones says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Tortellini is the best thing ever! This looks wonderful! – oh and my favorite show Suits is about to be back on, I’m should be embarrassed about how obsessed I am with that show.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 8:06 am

    15 minutes? I’m in! Plus it’s so stinkin cold here, so soup is necessary!

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Perfect way to stay warm on these frigid days! Tortellini in soup is the best!

    Reply
  7. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I used to watch Kate Gosselin in her early years – I can only imagine what it’s like now that her kids are entering their teen years. Yikes. I think you inspired me to TIVO the show. Oh, and this soup of yours. . .delicious and AMAZING. I need a bowl of this before the end of the month.

    Reply
  8. Jocelyn @Inside BruCrew Life says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 8:55 am

    We have been having the same icy cold weather…soup is a must! I love this quick and easy jazzed up tomato soup! And tomato soup at 4:45 am? Yup, that is true love ;-)

    Reply
  9. heather @french press says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 9:05 am

    the only ting better than a mug of tomato soup on a cold day, is a bowl full of it with cheesy pasta too :) LOVE that this is so easy as well

    Reply
  10. Yum Yucky says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Yes yes yesss. I’ll make it.

    Reply
  11. Amy @Very Culinary says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I make a version of this, but add spinach. And then my kids pick the spinach out. Um… love love love it!

    Reply
  12. Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Yep, that’s what I need for dinner on this freezing evening!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Cooking on the Front Burner says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I love how easy this comes together and perfect for our MN cold weather!!

    Reply
  14. [email protected] Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    I love your blog! How beautiful!

    Reply
  15. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

    Jan 14, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    Now THIS is my kind of soup! Love it!

    Reply
  16. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 5:11 am

    Tomato Soup is my favorite, although 4:45 am is reaaallly true love! My kids would totally dig this meal.

    Reply
  17. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 7:58 am

    YUM, I would love a bowl of this soup for lunch today! Look delicious! :)

    Reply
  18. Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 8:45 am

    My goodness this looks so tasty! Perfect comfort food! I bet my son would love this; I know I will. ;-) Pinning!

    Reply
  19. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Wow, you really love tomato soup!! Haha! This looks so delicious – nothing beats a bowl of creamy tomato soup on a cold day. It is the best!

    Reply
  20. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Tortellini sounds SO good right now, and there’s even tomato soup too! Looks so yummy!

    Reply
  21. Marissa says

    Jan 15, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I’ve been craving soup non-stop and this looks like pure comfort in a bowl!!

    Reply
  22. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    Jan 16, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I have never heard of drinkable soups. I wonder what other flavors they have! I’m not a big tomato soup fan either, but I think would fall for the pasta with sauce trick too. This looks really good, Amanda!

    Reply
  23. Julie | This Gal Cooks says

    Jan 17, 2015 at 8:41 am

    OH YES! Totally love this soup! And I’m so picky about tomato soup. I like roasted red pepper and tomato soup and I like creamy tomato soup. But wowza, you took creamy tomato soup to the next level by adding tortellini. GENIUS!

    Reply
  24. Kathy Dugwyler says

    Jan 17, 2015 at 10:15 am

    This looks amazing, how many does it serve?

    Reply
  25. Kathy Dugwyler says

    Jan 17, 2015 at 10:16 am

    This looks amazing, how many does this serve?

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Jan 17, 2015 at 10:17 am

      About 4. :)

      Reply
  26. Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says

    Jan 22, 2015 at 4:29 am

    We made this soup last week when a friend & young daughter came over for dinner. It was a hit with both of our families! We had it for leftovers the next day couple days for lunch too. We doubled the recipe, used some local German Alpenmilch in addition to the half & half and MAN… it was AMAZING. I seriously can not wait to make it again! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Jan 22, 2015 at 6:01 am

      Yay! So glad you guys liked it! :)

      Reply
  27. Jo Habalar says

    Apr 12, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    This recipe has become my go-to soup when I am stumped for an idea…It has never let me down…..I have prepared this for guests and for just my hubby and myself…….It is always a pleaser….and always a welcome offering…thank you for sharing….

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Apr 12, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Yay, I love hearing that! :)

      Reply
  28. Charlene Soriano says

    May 10, 2016 at 11:19 am

    my family loved this. it was super easy and filling. great recipe! :)

    Reply
  29. Sandi Dawson says

    Sep 05, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    We love this soup. It quick and selfish. I use one can of tomato soup, a can of diced tomatoes, and a jar of marinara, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little kick.

    Reply
  30. Patti says

    Mar 20, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Can you freeze this soup? It has half and half, so I’m not sure

    Reply
  31. Bridget says

    Dec 31, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Can i use water with knorr chicken bouone (i think thats how its spelled lol) instead of chicken broth bc i have none on hand and want to make this and have everything else except half and half which im using whole milk in place of it

    Reply
  32. Janelle says

    Jan 16, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    This soup is absolutely delicious! I’ve made it several times with garlic cheese bread!

    Reply
  33. Kelli Greenfield says

    May 19, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    Has anyone tried making this with almond milk in place of reg milk? Just curious if that’s an ok substitute in this.

    Reply

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