This creamy tortellini vegetable soup is the perfect weeknight dinner for chilly nights.

This soup is comforting and cozy without feeling heavy.

Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to tell when the tortellini are finished cooking.

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Add 1 tablespoon garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Divide among 6 bowls; garnish with additional basil, if desired.

Alternatively, you could cut one open to inspect the filling.

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For optimal results, keep the cooked tortellini in a separate container to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.

If you would like to freeze the soup, you’re free to freeze the broth.

But wed add freshly cooked tortellini when reheating it.

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Turn this soup into a meal by pairing it with some crusty bread like ourWhole-Wheat Sourdough Breadand asalad.

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an image of the tortellini being stirred into the broth

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