TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESE TORTELLINI

Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini image

"Tortellini gives this garden-fresh tomato soup stick-to-your-ribs goodness," says Susan Peck, a busy mother of four. It's a staple on her table in Republic, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and quartered
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup dried cheese tortellini
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain well and set aside. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the saucepan; add tortellini and heat through. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges