I’ve had this idea all month long and hesitated to make it. I wasn’t sure if the concept was too weird or not. But in the end, we had the chilliest week and I couldn’t resist testing this out on a snowy, 20-degree day. I knew it had potential, but this one is special, meaning, it’s extra delicious. It is rich, but that’s perfect for the coldest days. With November coming, it’s time for a soup like this! The idea came from two of my favorite soup recipes. My french onion and my crockpot tortellini soup. I make them both fairly often. You all seem to love them too! Especially the tortellini soup, it’s always very popular this time of year. I loved the sound of combining the two soups, taking elements of each and blending them into one. As I said, I hesitated, but I shouldn’t have, we all ended up really enjoying this!
The details
Start with sweet yellow onions and butter. You have to get them caramelized before everything else is added. Even if you decide to make the crockpot variation, you’ll need to do this step. Let the butter bubble around the onions. When they become soft, add a splash of wine to help quickly break the onions down and caramelize them. For the wine, I use a dry white wine, which is pretty traditional in most French onion soups. It’s delish. If you prefer not to cook with wine, I recommend using an equal amount of apple cider or apple juice to caramelize the onions. When the onions are caramelized, you can add everything else. The garlic, herbs, and mushrooms, then pour in some broth. Add a parmesan rind for more flavor, then simmer to allow the flavors to really mend. You can finish this up in the crockpot as well. I gave the directions for both the crockpot and oven-top. Both options are really great! Either way, the kitchen will smell incredible all day long. So cozy and inviting. Once the soup has finished cooking, before serving, stir in the cream or milk and the cheese tortellini. Cook another few minutes, then ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Even though this soup has cheese tortellini, I still had to top each bowl off with cheesy French bread. It’s the best part of french onion soup! So top each bowl with toasted french bread and gruyère cheese. Bake until melted and bubbling. OH, so delicious! When you pull these out of the oven there’s a real wow factor. If you don’t have any oven-safe bowls, simply melt the cheese onto the bread, then add the cheesy bread to the soup. Excited to have this recipe as an updated version of the classic, especially for the holidays! I know it’s going to be a hit with everyone coming to visit this year! Looking for other warming fall/winter soups? Here are my favorites: Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Creamy White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Creamy White Bean Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon Cream of Mushroom Soup with Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs Lastly, if you make this Creamy Tortellini French Onion Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
