One-Pot Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup

One-Pot Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup – Hearty, comforting, flavorful and a quick weeknight meal! So much easier than soup in the crock-pot!

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins

Serves: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• ½ white onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 5 cups fat-free chicken stock
• ½ cup skim milk
• ¾ cup fat-free half & half
• 1 jar Ragu Traditional Pasta Sauce
• 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 16 ounces refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
• parmesan cheese, for garnish
• basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the onion, carrot, and olive oil in a 6-quart dutch oven or soup pot. Simmer over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the fresh basil, chicken stock, milk, half & half, pasta sauce, and diced tomatoes to the mixture. Stir until combined.
3. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the mixture and stir. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Place the tortellini into the mixture and allow the soup to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.