Easy Tortellini Soup With Chicken Broth (Printable)

Creamy tortellini soup with cheese-filled pasta, vegetables, and rich chicken broth in just 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Broth & Dairy

06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Pasta

08 - 18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Olive oil for sautéing

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Add cheese tortellini and simmer according to package instructions, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and simmer for 3 minutes.
06 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and herbs as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
  • The cream softens everything into comfort while the spinach sneaks in greens without anyone noticing.
  • One pot means minimal cleanup, leaving you more time to actually enjoy the meal.
02 -
  • Frozen tortellini will work in a pinch, but they need an extra minute or two and are more prone to splitting—start checking at the package time and adjust from there.
  • Don't let the cream boil hard or it can separate and look grainy instead of silky; a gentle simmer is all it needs.
03 -
  • Keep your broth temperature gentle and consistent—aggressive boiling can make the tortellini fall apart and your soup cloudy instead of silky.
  • Taste as you go because salt levels vary wildly between broths and tortellini brands, and you're the only one who can dial in what tastes right to you.
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