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How to make terrific tomato basil tortellini soup

Hearty & tasty, this heavenly soup was delivered hot to our door by good friend Amanda, one of many angels who nurtured us this year as my husband endured a bone marrow stem cell transplant

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Some of the ingredients you'll need to gather...  I've tried both stewed & diced. You'll end up pureeing some of the larger chunks

Some of the ingredients you'll need to gather... I've tried both stewed & diced. You'll end up pureeing some of the larger chunks

Look in your grocery store's refrigerator section for Tortellini. You want the small ones, approx 3/4" before cooking.

Look in your grocery store's refrigerator section for Tortellini. You want the small ones, approx 3/4" before cooking.

Basil makes it so good. Pick 10-15 leaves and wash.

Basil makes it so good. Pick 10-15 leaves and wash.

Simmer 30 minutes while preparing other ingredients

Simmer 30 minutes while preparing other ingredients

Squeeze Basil leaves together and chop.

Squeeze Basil leaves together and chop.

Again.... Ahh the aroma!

Again.... Ahh the aroma!

Pur\u00e9e larger pieces and pour back into simmering soup. It's okay to keep a few smaller bite-size pieces.

Purée larger pieces and pour back into simmering soup. It's okay to keep a few smaller bite-size pieces.

Cook tortellini gently, according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.

Cook tortellini gently, according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.

Add basil...

Add basil...

Add sugar, olive oil & seasonings

Add sugar, olive oil & seasonings

Add butter and don't think about the calories.

Add butter and don't think about the calories.

Simmer on lowest setting. Do NOT boil soup. You can almost turn it off once butter is melted.

Simmer on lowest setting. Do NOT boil soup. You can almost turn it off once butter is melted.

Stir in heavy whipping cream and cooked tortellini. Remove from heat.

Stir in heavy whipping cream and cooked tortellini. Remove from heat.

Serve warm and savor your comfort food!

Serve warm and savor your comfort food!

Basil and small pieces tomato add texture and tortellini gives you something to chew.

  • 2.0 Cans tomatoes diced or stewed
  • 8.0c Tomato juice (64 oz)
  • 12.0 Fresh basil leaves
  • 2.0c Heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2c Butter
  • 3.0Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4c Sugar
  • 2.0c Cooked cheese tortellini
  • Salt & pepper to taste