Best Tortellini Soup With Basil Recipes

TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

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When my husband and kids tried this soup, they all had to have seconds. Now they're happy anytime I put it on the table. Sometimes I include cooked, crumbled bacon and serve it with mozzarella cheese. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h40m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
3 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, broth, sugar, basil and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-7 hours., Stir in tortellini. Cook, covered, on high 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with Parmesan cheese and basil. Freeze option: Before stirring in half-and-half, cool soup and freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add half-and-half as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TORTELLINI SOUP I

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This is a wonderfully hearty soup that brings raves when you serve it! Add some crusty French or Italian bread and a tossed green salad and that's all you will need! Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Donna

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
½ cup water
½ cup dry red wine
8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups stewed tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Remove casings from sausage. Brown sausage and cook until crumbly. Remove meat from pot. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
Cook onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Add broth, water, wine, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
Add zucchini, green peppers, parsley, and tortellini. Simmer another 25 minutes, covered, for fresh tortellini, or 45 minutes, covered, for frozen tortellini. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 932.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SPINACH TORTELLINI SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
One 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
1 to 2 teaspoons minced garlic
One 1 (14.5-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
Dried basil, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Steps:

Bring the stock to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the tortellini and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garlic, tomatoes and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Serve hot with the grated Parmesan cheese.