Easy Tortellini Soup With Chicken Broth (Printable)

Comforting creamy soup with tender cheese tortellini, chicken broth, and fresh vegetables. Ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of 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 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 -
  • You can have this on the table in 40 minutes flat, perfect for those evenings when youre exhausted but still want something that tastes like you spent hours cooking.
  • The combination of tender tortellini floating in creamy broth creates such a satisfying texture contrast that my guests always ask for seconds before theyve finished their first bowl.
02 -
  • Never boil the soup after adding cream or youll end up with a separated mess instead of a silky broth, a mistake I made the first three times I attempted cream-based soups.
  • The tortellini continues to absorb broth even after cooking, so if youre planning for leftovers, consider cooking and storing the pasta separately, then adding it to individual portions when reheating.
03 -
  • Grate your Parmesan cheese just before serving rather than using pre-packaged varieties, as freshly grated cheese melts more beautifully into the hot soup.
  • Reserve a cup of broth before adding the cream, then use it to adjust the consistency if your soup becomes too thick after the tortellini absorbs liquid.
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