Best Garlic Basil Tortellini Soup Recipes

CREAMY TOMATO, BASIL, & GARLIC CHEESE TORTELLINI SOUP

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Something I whipped up from a combination of recipes -- really hearty and filling. Great for canned or fresh tomatoes, especially during the summer season!

Provided by CookyCookie

Categories Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

32 ounces tomato juice
1 cup chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces petite diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup sweet unsalted butter
9 -10 ounces cheese tortellini

Steps:

Sauté minced garlic in vegetable oil until slightly browned and fragrant.
Combine garlic with tomato juice, chicken broth, and petite diced tomatoes in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add cheese tortellini and basil leaves, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Slowly add butter and heavy whipping cream, and stir continuously over low heat until heated through. DO NOT LET BOIL.
Goes great with side salad and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.6, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 138.8, Sodium 1238.8, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 12, Protein 14.9

GARLIC-BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

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I created the recipe through trial and error. I make it with vegetable broth, but feel free to use chicken broth if you prefer. It is a quick fix with frozen pasta and canned beans, it's sure to heat up the chilliest of winter nights.-Linda Kees, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, water, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes or until tortellini begins to float. Stir in beans and vinegar; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges