Description
A comforting blend of rich tomatoes, tender tortellini, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy dinners and lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the tortellini and season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook according to package instructions for 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté chopped carrots or celery with the onion. Adjust seasoning for a perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg