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This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, yet it's bursting with tomato flavor!

This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, yet it’s bursting with tomato flavor!

Two bowls of Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup garnished with green onions.

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Original content posted January 2014.  Updated October 2019.

This soup.  What can I say?  This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup has been a favorite of ours for a number of years now and for several friends with whom I’ve shared the recipe with as well.  Minimal chopping required, you’re literally tossing things into a pot, letting it boil and then sitting down to enjoy a steaming bowl. 
 
I mean, you really can do no wrong.  It truly is that easy.

A white pot of Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup with a wooden spoon, flanked by a striped napkin.

Can You Use Cherry Tomatoes for Soup?

Absolutely!  And they make for one delicious and amazingly quick soup at that!  This seven ingredient Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup takes just five minutes to prepare and is ready for the dinner table in 20 minutes. 

The true definition of a perfect weeknight dinner.  Even though it’s a meatless meal, this soup is a hearty one that is sure to make for happy, filled bellies when everyone pushes their chairs away from the table.

A bowl of Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup garnished with a sprig of basil.

With just a trip through the produce and refrigerated foods aisle, you’ve got everything you need.  This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup is the quickest soup you’ll ever create, yet it’s packed with so much flavor.  A broth full of burst cherry tomatoes, cheese filled tortellini, rounds of green onions and ribbons of basil make this a soup you’ll make over and over again.

A piece of baguette rests on the side of a bowl of Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup.

What is the Best Tomato Soup?

Others in my tomato soup recipe arsenal are my Creamy Tomato Bacon Soup, easy Roasted Tomato and Shrimp Gazpacho and Mexican inspired Roasted Tomato and Green Chile Soup.  Wouldn’t it be fun to have a tomato soup lineup and invite friends over so everyone can pick their favorite?  

How to prepare Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup, steps 1-4.

How to Make Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup

[1]  In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.

[2]  Add cherry tomatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

TIP: For an even prettier soup, feel free to us several colors of cherry tomatoes in this soup.

[3]  Cover the pan and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes or until tomatoes burst.

[4]  Remove dutch oven lid.

How to prepare Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup, steps 5-8.

[5]  Stir tomatoes and garlic.

[6]  Add chicken broth and water to dutch oven.

TIP: If you have extra on hand, feel free to substitute additional chicken broth for the water.

[7]  Bring soup to a boil.

[8]  Add tortellini to dutch oven.

TIP: Have frozen tortellini at home?  You can easily substitute it in this soup for the called for refrigerated variety.

How to prepare Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup, steps 9-11.

[9]  Cook tortellini according to package instructions until pasta is al dente.

[10]  Remove soup from heat and add basil and green onions.

[11]  Stir together to combine, allowing basil to wilt.

A wooden spoon rests in a pot of Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup.

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Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup

This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, yet it's bursting with tomato flavor!This Cherry Tomato and Tortellini Soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, yet it's bursting with tomato flavor!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 483kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup basil leaves julienned
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
    TIP: For an even prettier soup, feel free to us several colors of cherry tomatoes in this soup.
  • Cover the pan and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes or until tomatoes burst.
  • Remove dutch oven lid.In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir tomatoes and garlic.
  • Add chicken broth and water to dutch oven.
    TIP: If you have extra on hand, feel free to substitute additional chicken broth for the water.
  • Bring soup to a boil.
  • Add tortellini to dutch oven.
    TIP: Have frozen tortellini at home?  You can easily substitute it in this soup for the called for refrigerated variety.Stir tomatoes and garlic.
  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions until pasta is al dente.
  • Remove soup from heat and add basil and green onions.
  • Stir together to combine, allowing basil to wilt.ook tortellini according to package instructions until pasta is al dente.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1816mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1533IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 6mg

Look for other quick and delicious dinner ideas including your favorite pasta?  Check out this easy One Pot Pizza Tortellini Pasta Bake, Lentil Tortellini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and this comforting One Pot Cheesy Tortellini and Meatballs recipe.

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  3. Chrissie Baker says

    Ooooh, this looks good! The perfect bowl of comforting soup for this cold weather. I’m going to have to get my hands on some tortellini and give it a try. Thanks for the recipe!
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  9. Dora Puppa says

    This soup was out of this world delicious! And you're right, I should have made a double batch and I will next time. So much flavour and the ultimate comfort food too. Thank you so much!! - Dora
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    • melanie says

      Yay! So happy to hear! I actually made a pot of it myself this afternoon for the teachers at the girls' school to enjoy during parent/teacher conferences. Hope they enjoy it too!
      Reply

  13. B @ The Sequin Notebook says

    I'm always looking for new soup recipes so that I can make a big batch and bring it to the office for lunch throughout the week...I love how easy this soup is to prepare (less chopping is always a plus in my book)! Definitely pinning to try it out soon!
    Reply

  14. Jessica says

    Tried this last night and it was awesome. Super quick and the kids ate it right up!! Even bringing the leftovers to school for lunch. That makes it a winner in my book : )
    Reply

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