Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup | Cozy, Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a cozy, comforting dinner that comes together fast and tastes like it simmered all day. Made with cheese tortellini, a rich tomato base, and a creamy finish, this easy soup is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm and satisfying.

In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through my take on tomato tortellini soup using simple pantry ingredients and a few smart upgrades for extra flavor. It’s an easy one-pot meal that’s family-friendly, filling, and great for nights when you don’t want to overthink dinner.

On Plant & Plate with Mr. Chris, I share real comfort food recipes made for everyday life — the kind of meals you can actually cook on a weeknight and feel good serving your family.

🍽 Here is what you’ll need:
Base
9 oz frozen 3-cheese tortellini, cooked per package
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced

Tomato & Liquid
2 cans (10.75 oz each) condensed tomato soup
1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes or 1 cup tomato passata
2–3 cups chicken broth (start with 2, add more as needed)
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
½ jar pizza sauce (about ¾–1 cup)
2 tbsp tomato paste (optional but recommended)

Seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
½ tsp black pepper
½–1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½–1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)

Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella (stirred in to melt)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Finishing
2–3 cups baby spinach (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

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0:00 Intro
0:51 Sauté the Onion & Garlic
1:58 Build the Tomato Base
3:33 Add Broth & Simmer
4:17 Add the Cream
4:45 Add the Mozzarella
5:36 Add the Tortellini
6:29 Serve the Soup
7:16 Outro