Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe – Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender chicken, and the comforting flavors of three-cheese tortellini, this soup is a hearty hug in a bowl. With a touch of cream and fresh spinach, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients for a deliciously satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night.

Creamy broth and chicken blended with tortellini in a soup pot.

Why We Love This Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

There is nothing, nothing, as comforting as walking into the house after a long day to the wafting aroma of chicken tortellini soup. Today’s Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a healthified version of a heavier cream-based soup.

I haven’t removed the essential elements that make it special such as tender chicken, hearty cheese tortellini, and even a little cream. I’ve just reduced certain ingredients, so you can feel good about serving this Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup to your family. And maybe even having seconds.

Bowl of tortellini soup with chicken and veggies.

Ingredients You Need

  • Extra virgin olive oil – the most flavorful olive oil
  • Large sweet onion – peeled and chopped
  • Red bell pepper – seeded and chopped
  • Carrots – sliced
  • Garlic cloves – minced
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast  – or boneless chicken thighs
  • Chicken broth – low sodium chicken broth
  • Three-cheese tortellini pasta
  • Heavy cream – or use half and half
  • Packed frozen spinach – or 1/2-3/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • Fresh parsley – chopped
  • Dried thyme leaves – or fresh thyme leaves
  • Red pepper – crushed
  • Salt and pepper – to taste
Overhead shot of chicken tortellini soup in a dutch oven.

How To Make Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is quick and easy to make, yet offers so much wow factor, your family will ask for it again and again!

  1. Saute. Place a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and chopped onions. Saute for 3 minutes to soften. Then add the chopped bell pepper, carrots, and garlic. Saute another 3 minutes.
  2. Simmer. Add whole raw chicken breasts, chicken broth, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat a little and simmer for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board.
  3. Cook Pasta. Turn the heat back to medium. With the broth still simmering, stir in the DeLallo Three Cheese Tortellini. Stir well so it doesn’t stick together. Then chop or shred the chicken and place it back in the soup.
  4. Cream and Season. Once the tortellini is cooked through, about 10-14 minutes, turn off the heat. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and parsley. Add a little more cream if desired. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.

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Close up shot of soup with chicken, tortellini, and veggies in a pot.

Recipe Variations

  • Protein Swap – Instead of chicken breast, use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option or substitute with shredded turkey or diced ham. For a vegetarian twist, replace the chicken with chickpeas or white beans for added protein.
  • Vegetable Boost – Feel free to add more veggies! Zucchini, diced potatoes, or green beans can be great additions. You can also incorporate seasonal vegetables like kale or butternut squash for extra nutrition and flavor.
  • Different Tortellini – While this recipe calls for three-cheese tortellini, you can use other flavors like spinach and ricotta or meat-filled tortellini for a different taste and texture.
  • Cream Alternatives – If you want to lighten the dish even more, you can use half-and-half, almond milk, or coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
  • Herb Variations – To change the flavor profile, experiment with different herbs like basil, oregano, or rosemary. Fresh herbs can elevate the dish and provide a fresh burst of flavor.
  • Cheesy Finish – Top the soup with freshly grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese before serving for an extra cheesy delight.
Chicken tortellini soup in a pot with a wooden spoon.

Serving Suggestions For Tortellini Soup

Easy chicken noodle soup can be served on its own, since it has protein, carbs, and veggies all in one dish! However, you can serve it with many side dishes to make it a heartier meal! Try pairing it with some of my favorites:

Bowl of creamy soup with tortellinis and chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How long do these leftovers last?

You can store this recipe in your fridge, inside an airtight container, for 3 to 4 days. 

Can I freeze this recipe?

You can freeze it with the pasta. Just make sure to thaw it at room temperature, undisturbed, before stirring or reheating. If you try to heat and thaw at the same time, the tortellini will disintegrate.

Can I make this in the crockpot?

Yes! Make sure to sauté the veggies on the stovetop first. Then slow cook the soup (without the pasta) for 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low. Add the pasta to the crock pot only 30 minutes before serving.

Can I use pre-cooked chicken?

Yes! In a pinch, adding leftover or rotisserie chicken is a great idea. Be sure to add it in when you add the tortellini. 

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Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe. A cozy blend of chicken, vegetables, spice, cheese, and tortellini in a thin creamy broth. Lightened-up!
Servings: 6

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Place a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and chopped onions. Saute for 3 minutes to soften. Then add the chopped bell pepper, carrots, and garlic. Saute another 3 minutes.
  • Add whole raw chicken breasts, chicken broth, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer. Lower the heat a little and simmer 15 minutes, until the chicken in cooked through. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board.
  • Turn the heat back to medium. With the broth still simmering, stir in the DeLallo Three Cheese Tortellini. Stir well so it doesn’t stick together. Then chop or shred the chicken and place back in the soup.
  • Once the tortellini is cooked through, about 10-14 minutes, turn off the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, spinach, and parsley. Add a little more cream if desired. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

To make in the crockpot: Make sure to sauté the veggies on the stovetop first. Then slow cook the soup (without the pasta) for 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low. Add the pasta to the crock pot only 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 89mg, Sodium: 1626mg, Potassium: 915mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 8685IU, Vitamin C: 59.8mg, Calcium: 130mg, Iron: 2.8mg
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Sommer Collier
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