Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe - Flavorful, Easy Homemade Soup! (2024)

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How do you make soup more creamy? ›

Add Stale Bread: A few slices of bread also help make a soup creamy. Tear them into pieces and let them soak in a cup or two of the hot soup before pureeing and stirring back into the main pot. 4. Add Yogurt: Plain yogurt works much like cream when added to soups like our avocado soup, but with a lighter result.

Chicken Tortellini Soup keeps very well as long as the tortellini isn't overcooked initially. Store Chicken Tortellini Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Gently warm on the stove top or microwave when ready to eat.

We use cheese ravioli in this soup recipe to keep it vegetarian, but you can also use a meat-filled ravioli. Or, swap the ravioli entirely and use fresh cheese- or meat-filled tortellini instead. Tortellini are more delicate than ravioli, so be sure to stir gently to avoid breaking them apart.

To a separate mixing bowl or cup, add half and half and all-purpose flour. Whisk together well. This will help thicken up the soup. Add this mixture to the pot along with chicken broth.

Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half.

Tortellini is a ring shaped stuffed pasta that is typically filled with meat, cheese or vegetables. Tortelloni is a larger version of Tortellini. It is a traditional pasta in the Bologna region of Italy and is often served in broth.

Yes! You can freeze the leftovers without the tortellini and heavy cream (cream soups tend to separate when frozen) in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop, adding cooked tortellini and heavy cream when serving.

You can store unopened or opened bags of Barilla Collezione filled tortellini for up to two weeks in a cool, dry location, such as a cupboard or pantry.

Can I leave soup unrefrigerated overnight? ›

Food should not be at room temperature for more than two hours. Shallow containers or small amounts of hot food can be placed directly in the refrigerator or rapidly chilled in an ice or cold water bath before refrigerating. Cover foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods.

A very rooted tradition throughout Italy is to eat "tortellini in broth" (pic middle) during Christmas, but it is also one of the most spread comfort foods in Italy as it is perfect if you do not feel well and need something warm and comforting! Another great way to taste tortellini is together with ragù like the ...

In just about 15-20 minutes you can have this tortellini casserole fully cooked and ready to eat! The sauce will be bubbly, the cheese melted, and the tortellini perfectly al dente! Do you have to boil tortellini before cooking? Nope!

Add Something Creamy

Possibilities include cream, coconut milk, yogurt, or even pureed avocado. If you choose coconut milk, be aware that it will impart a sweet, coconut flavor, which might not be right for every soup. Yogurt will add tanginess.

To add creaminess: Milk can add a creamy texture to soups, making them feel more luxurious and comforting. To balance flavors: Milk can help to tone down the acidity in soups, making them more palatable. To enrich the broth: Adding milk to soups can increase their nutrient content, particularly if you use whole milk.

If you started the soup with broth, stock or water, I would wait until the end to add the cream. You can warm the cream, or “temper” it, which is what I do. Take about half a cup of the hot broth and slowly add your cream to that, stirring constantly.