Description
This creamy and comforting Easy One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup combines tender shredded chicken, pillowy cheese tortellini, and vibrant vegetables in a flavorful broth—all ready in under 30 minutes and made in one pot. Perfect for cozy weeknights and family dinners, this soup brings warmth to the table without the cleanup fuss.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
0.5 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded cooked chicken. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook according to package directions, usually around 5–7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
4. Once the tortellini are done, lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and baby spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
For a lighter version, swap the cream with half-and-half or milk.
Add more broth when reheating as tortellini will absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken soup, tortellini, creamy soup, easy dinner