Easy Tortellini Soup Chicken Broth (Printable)

Comforting creamy soup with cheese tortellini, chicken broth, and fresh vegetables ready in 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 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

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, usually 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 seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The combination of creamy broth and tender pasta feels luxurious without requiring any fancy techniques
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what is in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • The soup thickens as it sits because the pasta absorbs liquid, so it is best eaten the same day
  • Add the cream at the end, otherwise it can separate if boiled too hard
  • If reheating leftovers, you might need to splash in more broth
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate your Parmesan for the fluffiest, most melting texture
  • Toast some extra red pepper flakes in the oil at the start for deeper heat
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