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    Home » Recipes » Soups & Stews

    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup

    Published: Nov 22, 2018 · Modified: Oct 29, 2022 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 718 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup by The Toasty Kitchen
    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup by The Toasty Kitchen
    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup by The Toasty Kitchen

    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup is hearty and flavorful - perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Chunky tomato soup is filled with ground beef, cheese tortellini, and herbs.

    Tortellini and ground beef in a chunky tomato soup.

    This one pot beef tortellini soup can't be easier to make. Plus, it's filled to the brim with flavor - all from simple, easy to find ingredients.

    Ground beef and cheese tortellini fill this chunky, hearty tomato soup. A handful of simple kitchen herbs and spices add tons of flavor!

    You'll love this recipe because it is made in a single pot, making kitchen cleanup a breeze. You'll want to add this to your weekly dinner lineup, especially in the colder months!

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients on a counter top.

    Beef broth can be substituted with chicken broth or vegetable broth.

    Refrigerated cheese tortellini can be substituted with your favorite flavor of tortellini - sausage or spinach stuffed, for example. 

    Petite diced tomatoes can be substituted with crushed tomatoes for a less chunky soup.

    Frozen tortellini or ravioli, or even dried pasta can be used. Consult your pasta's package directions and follow cooking times for perfectly cooked pasta.

    Remember, the more pasta you add to the pot, the more liquid will be absorbed while it cooks. If you'd like to add extra pasta, add additional water as needed to give yourself enough broth. 

    Cooking beef tortellini soup in a saucepan.

    Browning your ground beef

    One step in this recipe helps to add a ton of flavor to your soup. When cooking your ground beef, let it sit in the pan undisturbed long enough to brown and caramelize.

    Browning your beef will add tons of flavor without adding any extra ingredients to your recipe. Your ground beef shouldn't be grey and uniform in color. Sear your beef and it will have a caramelized, rich brown color.

    Simply add your beef to the pan and distribute evenly into a single layer. Allow the beef to cook for several minutes undisturbed. No need to poke and shift it around in the pan, unless you are breaking up larger pieces.

    When using a stainless steel pan, you'll know the beef is ready when it lifts easily from the pan. If it sticks, that's because it's not ready or the heat is too high.

    Square white bowl filled with soup.

    What to serve with tortellini soup

    While tortellini soup can be served as a complete meal on its own, this recipe can easily be stretched to serve 6 or more when served with an additional dish. Here are a few of my favorite side dishes:

    • Roasted zucchini and squash
    • Freezer garlic bread
    • Garlic bread cheese balls
    • Strawberry spinach salad
    • Parmesan roasted broccoli
    • Winter chopped salad
    Tortellini and ground beef in a chunky tomato soup.
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    4.87 from 38 reviews

    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup

    One Pot Beef Tortellini Soup is hearty and flavorful - perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Chunky tomato soup is filled with ground beef, cheese tortellini, and herbs.
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time20 minutes
    Total Time30 minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 397kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 28 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 9-10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini, uncooked
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional, as a garnish

    Instructions

    • In a stock pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Distribute into an even layer and allow to brown, undisturbed, until you see brown, crisp edges. Flip over and redistribute, allowing the other side to brown. 
    • Remove beef from pan and set aside. Add diced onion to pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until onion begins to turn translucent. Add garlic, stir, and cook for 1 additional minute. 
    • Add tomato paste to onions and garlic, stirring to coat. Then, add beef broth, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, tortellini, and ground beef to pan. Stir to combine. 
    • Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until tortellini are cooked through (according to your pasta's package directions).
    • Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and top with fresh chopped parsley before serving. 

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Stainless Steel 8-Quart Stock Pot
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Red Spoonula Set

    Notes

    • Optionally, use half ground beef and half ground pork for additional depth of flavor. 
    • Refrigerated cheese tortellini can be substituted with frozen tortellini or ravioli, or dried pasta. Follow your pasta's package directions for cooking times.
    • Leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1392mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 6mg
    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American, Italian

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    1. Jessica Conte

      December 26, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      I love this meal! I add fresh spinach at the end and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese. So yummy! Thanks for sharing!

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    2. Kim

      November 13, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      This was excellent! Very flavorful with beef broth (I use Better Than Boullion) and the tomato paste. The only ingredient I did not include was the fresh parsley. I will say that this recipe makes more than 4 servings; more like 6-8 depending on the size bowls you like. Definitely going to share this recipe and make it again!

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