Creamy Roasted Tomato Tortellini (Printable version)

A vibrant blend of roasted tomatoes, cheese tortellini, and a velvety creamy base for cozy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
03 - 4 garlic cloves, peeled
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Soup Base

07 - 2 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Dairy

12 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
13 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

14 - 10 ounces fresh or refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
16 - Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until tomatoes are lightly charred and onions are tender.
04 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot; add vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, and smoked paprika.
05 - Use an immersion blender or countertop blender in batches to purée the soup until smooth.
06 - Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Add tortellini and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This soup tastes like your own kitchen&aposs magic trick: five-star flavor from humble ingredients.
  • The roasted tomatoes lend a sweetness and depth that canned soup dreams about.
02 -
  • I once forgot to season the veggies before roasting and the difference was mind-blowing—it&aposs worth pausing for.
  • Swapping in a smoky paprika instead of regular was the upgrade I never expected; don&apost skip it if you love subtle warmth.
03 -
  • Roasting the tomatoes and onions until deeply caramelized creates a flavor base no shortcut can match.
  • Blending in roasted red pepper with the tomatoes once gave the soup an unexpected depth everyone asked about.
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