In this one-pot Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup, cheese filled tortellinis swim in a lusciously creamy and spicy parmesan tomato soup. Serves 6.

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

Obsessed.

That’s really all I can say about this soup. Well that and it’s easy, creamy, comforting has cheese filled tortellinis – I mean, need I say more?

I first started testing this recipe last fall. It was just me and Mal one night binging old America’s Next Top Model episodes and we were hungry. I was wanting soup, Mal was wanting pasta. Wouldn’t you know it, I had just about all the stuff to make pasta alla vodka… so I made it, but into a soup. Mal loved it, I loved it… but the only thing is that I used huge raviolis (because that’s all I had on hand) which wasn’t terrible, just a tad difficult to eat. So after a few test rounds (and using tortellini instead) I finally am so excited to share it here.

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

If you like spicy pasta alla vodka, you’re going to love this soup!

ingredients for Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

To Make This Tortellini Pasta all Vodka Soup You Will Need:

  • butterFor sautéing onion and garlic. Also, lends delicious flavor.
  • yellow onionAdds a subtle sweet onion flavor.
  • garlicAdds another layer of distinct flavor to the soup.
  • tomato pasteLends complex tomato flavor.
  • red pepper flakesGives this soup a spicy kick.
  • vodkaWouldn’t be “alla vodka” with out it. I use Tito’s but use what you have.
  • low-sodium chicken broth – May substitute with vegetable broth.
  • crushed tomatoesI prefer using Tuttorosso or DeLallo crushed tomato sauce (not sponsored).
  • fresh cheese-filled tortelliniI like 4 cheese and try to find tortellini smaller in size. Could also use small raviolis instead.
  • heavy creamAdds richness and creaminess.
  • parmesan cheeseLends a fruity, nutty and slightly salty flavor.
  • kosher saltEnhances flavor to the soup.
  • black pepperThis will add some subtle bite and flavor.
  • basil (fresh) – Adds a pop of green and herbaceous flavor.

butter and onions

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 (medium) finely diced yellow onion with a pinch of kosher salt into a dutch oven. Sauté over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender. About 6 minutes.

add garlic to sauteed onions

Next add in 6 cloves minced fresh garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

add tomato paste and chili flakes

To the sautéed onion and garlic, add 1/4 cup tomato paste and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more if desired.

cook 2 to 3 minutes

Stir and cook 3 minutes or until it has slightly thickened and caramelized.

add vodka

Pour in 1/4 cup vodka.

stir and reduce

Stir and cook 2 minutes.

sprinkle with flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes

Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes.

whisk in chicken broth

Pour in 4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium chicken broth.

stir until lumps are gone

Stir until there are no longer any lumps of tomato paste.

add in crushed tomatoes

Add in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes. I like to swirl some water in the can to loosen any tomato stuck to the inside.

bring to a low boil

Stir and bring to a low-boil.

add in tortellini

Once bubbling, stir in 20 ounces of cheese filled tortellini.

cooked tortellini

Stir and cook 4 to 5 minutes.

stir in heavy cream and parmesan

Next add in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.

season with salt and pepper

Stir and season with 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt (salt to taste) and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

warm through on low heat

Heat through and serve. If the soup becomes too thick, thin out with more broth.

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

Serve ladled into bowls and top with extra parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (for an extra kick) and sliced fresh basil.

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

Even more delicious if served with garlic bread, grilled cheese or, if wanting protein, this chicken caprese panini! Either way you can’t lose!

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup

Enjoy! And if you give this Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 6 servings

Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka

In this one-pot Tortellini Pasta alla Vodka Soup, cheese filled tortellinis swim in a lusciously creamy and spicy parmesan tomato soup. Serves 6.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • kosher salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, I like tuttoroso or delallo
  • 20 ounces tortellini, preferably small in size
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh basil, chopped, for serving

Instructions 

  • Add butter and diced onion with a pinch of kosher salt into a dutch oven. Sauté over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender. About 6 minutes.
  • Next add in minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Once tender, add tomato paste and red pepper flakes (or more if desired). Stir and cook 3 minutes or until it has slightly thickened and caramelized.
  • Pour in vodka, stir and cook 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in unbleached all-purpose flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in low-sodium chicken broth. Stir until there are no longer any lumps of flour/ tomato paste.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes. Swirl some water in the can to loosen any tomato stuck to the inside. Stir and bring to a low-boil.
  • Once bubbling, stir in tortellini. Stir and cook 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, add in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir and season with kosher salt (to taste) and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat through and serve topped with extra parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (for an extra kick) and sliced fresh basil.
    If the soup becomes too thick, thin out with more broth.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 556kcal, Carbohydrates: 62g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 877mg, Potassium: 719mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 1031IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 288mg, Iron: 5mg