Tortellini Soup with Bacon and Peas
A creamy tomato soup loaded with tender tortellini, crispy bacon, and vibrant peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 cloves of garlic, grated
5 cups chicken broth (you’ll need 3 cans sized 14.5 ounces each)
1 cup light cream
1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce can)
3 cups uncooked tortellini (fresh tortellini from the refrigerated section)
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
6-7 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled small
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Cook and crumble the bacon, cook the frozen peas. Set aside.
2. To a Dutch oven or large pot of similar size, melt the butter and add the grated garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for 30 seconds more.
3. Add the chicken broth and whisk into the flour. Next pour in the tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, then add in the tortellini and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low, mix in the bacon, peas, cheese, and cream. Cook for 5 minutes then serve!