Creamy Tomato, Basil, & Garlic Cheese Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 32 ounces tomato juice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 14 1/2 ounces petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sweet unsalted butter
• 9 -10 ounces cheese tortellini

Recipe

• 1 sauté minced garlic in vegetable oil until slightly browned and fragrant.
• 2 combine garlic with tomato juice, chicken broth, and petite diced tomatoes in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• 3 add cheese tortellini and basil leaves, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• 4 slowly add butter and heavy whipping cream, and stir continuously over low heat until heated through. do not let boil.
• 5 goes great with side salad and bread.