Easy Tortellini Soup With 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

# How To Make:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté diced 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 if using.
04 - Add cheese tortellini and simmer according to package instructions, typically 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 grated Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a hug in a bowl without the hours of simmering normally required for a deep broth.
  • The tortellini act like little pillows of joy that soak up just the right amount of savory creaminess.
02 -
  • Wait until the very last minute to add the spinach so it stays bright and fresh.
  • The tortellini will continue to soak up liquid as the soup sits so serve it immediately for the best texture.
03 -
  • Always use high quality Parmesan because the cheaper stuff can clump instead of melting into the broth.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are truly soft to ensure every bite of the soup is tender.
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