Easy Tortellini Soup Chicken Broth (Print)

Comforting creamy soup with tender cheese tortellini, chicken broth, and fresh vegetables.

# Components:

→ 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 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 if using.
04 - Add the 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, about 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 45 minutes, which means you can go from tired to satisfied before you've even thought about what's for tomorrow.
  • The creamy broth with tender tortellini feels indulgent without the fuss of making it from scratch.
  • It's the kind of soup that tastes like someone spent all day on it, but really you just stood there stirring occasionally.
02 -
  • Don't skip tasting as you build the soup, because by the time everything is combined, it's harder to balance the seasoning properly.
  • If your broth is already salty, go easy on the salt at first because you can always add more but you can't take it out.
  • Fresh tortellini will float when it's done, and that's actually your visual cue that it's reached the finish line.
03 -
  • Use half and half instead of heavy cream if you want something slightly lighter but still silky and rich.
  • Keep the broth simmering gently rather than boiling hard, because that's when the flavors come together instead of scattering.
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