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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup To-Go Easy School Lunch Recipe

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A warm, creamy tomato tortellini soup perfect for school lunches or cozy weeknight meals, balancing flavor and practicality with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado/vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 150 g)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 oz (800 g) canned crushed tomatoes (San Marzano or trusted brand)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (or whole milk/coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 9 oz (250 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Add finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Add canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable or chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
  5. Season with dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Increase heat to medium and add cheese tortellini directly to the soup. Cook 3-5 minutes until tortellini float and are tender but firm.
  8. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Warm through for 2 minutes without boiling.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls or insulated containers and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving or packing.

Notes

Do not overcook tortellini to avoid mushy pasta. For lunch packing, cook tortellini separately and add before serving to prevent sogginess. Use a wide-mouth insulated thermos preheated with hot water to keep soup warm. A squeeze of lemon juice or splash of balsamic vinegar can brighten the soup if it tastes flat after adding cream. For dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut or almond milk and use dairy-free tortellini. Frozen peas, corn, spinach, or kale can be added for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; avoid freezing with tortellini.

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