Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Dear Sis,

I have always loved Tomato Basil Soup. I make it on occasion, but I’m really the only one who enjoys it. I have longed for a family friendly alternative for some time. Today I found it!

Cream Tomato Tortellini Soup
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 1/4 c unsalted butter
  2. 1 onion, diced
  3. 1 T minced garlic
  4. 1/4 c unbleached flour
  5. 3 c vegetable stock
  6. 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  7. 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  8. 1 t Italian Seasoning
  9. 1/4 t salt and pepper
  10. 1 (8 oz) pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini
  11. 2 c fresh spinach leaves
  12. 3/4 c heavy cream
  13. 1/2 c grated parmesan
  14. 1/4 c fresh basil, torn
Instructions
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a thick bottom stock pot. Sauté onion.
  2. Stir in garlic and flour. Stir until thick and smooth.
  3. Whisk in vegetable stock gradually, bringing to a boil between additions.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Return to a gentle boil.
  5. Add tortellini and cook until tender.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cream, parmesan, and basil.
Adapted from Tastes Better from Scratch
Adapted from Tastes Better from Scratch
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Love,

b

P.S. I got some great pictures of the kids together this morning!