Tortellini Soup with Tomato and Basil

Tortellini soup is a great way to give a bit of a lift to store-bought tortellini, this easy recipe uses tomato, basil & a pinch of chilli.

This delicious soup makes for a hearty lunch or light main and can go from your cupboard to your table in around 20 minutes.

Easy Stuffed Pasta Soup

I've always got a packet or two of fresh tortellini in the freezer; it is a great staple that you can dress up really easily.

My favourite way to use it is in a tortellini soup; this easy version uses tomato passata to form a simple soup base.

I have another version that pairs tortellini with a tomato consomme that is quite the showstopper.

But this is stupidly simple, a bit of oil, some shallots or onions, garlic and chilli flakes are added to tomato passata and stock.

Even the tortellini cooks in the tomato base, which means this is a fantastic one-pot wonder.

Add some pecorino shavings and a bit of fresh basil, and you are done! A deliciously simple vegetarian meal in right around 20 minutes!

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of tortellini should I use?

I personally like to use spinach and ricotta tortellini, although a mixed cheese version works well too.

I'm less keen on using a mushroom variant, but if you are not sticking to veggie, then sausage versions work well too.

Can I use ravioli?

Absolutely, the process is exactly the same, just be sure to use the fresh stuff from the refrigerator.

Or you could even use my fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli or crab ravioli and add them to the soup for 90 seconds or so.

Can I use dried stuffed pasta?

Yes, but you will need to boil it in water first because it takes longer to cook and thickens the soup base too much.

Can I use tinned tomatoes?

Yes, but they are a little too chunky for my liking, but blitzing them in a blender sorts that out! You could use crushed or chopped tinned tomatoes and go for a rustic tortellini soup.

Can I make my own tortellini?

Yes, of course, they are great in this soup if you have the time to make them!

Can I make this in advance?

I would not make this soup to completion and reheat it, but the soup base will be fine in the fridge for 3-5 days in an air-tight container.

Then you can add the tortellini when you are reheating it.

Serving Suggestions

I always serve this super simple tortellini and tomato soup with some bread!

Typically, I'll make a quick garlic bread using a French stick or some ciabatta bread.

If I am putting in a bit of effort, then I'll make a soda bread because it is the simplest type of homemade bread to make.

Another option is to fry off some old bread in a little oil and garlic and turn it into croutons. You can even do this in an air fryer by tossing them in some garlic oil.

Finally, you can add a breadcrumb topping. The lemon and parsley crumb on my sea bream fillet recipe is great sprinkled over this tortellini soup.

Equipment Used

I only mention brands of equipment if I think they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Hob/stovetop.
• 18cm or 7" saucepan.
• Chopping board.
• Kitchen knife.
• A combination of weighing scales, a measuring jug, measuring cups and spoons.
• Stirring and serving spoons.