Easy Tortellini Soup Chicken Broth (Printable)

A rich and satisfying soup featuring cheese tortellini simmered in savory chicken broth with vegetables and cream.

# What You 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
15 - Olive oil for sautéing

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Sauté diced onion, sliced 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 dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Add cheese tortellini and simmer according to package instructions, typically 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Reduce heat to low, 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. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream creates this velvety richness that makes you feel like you are eating something much more complicated than it actually is
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits because the tortellini absorbs liquid, so if you are meal prepping, add a splash of extra broth when reheating
  • Adding the cream at the very end prevents it from separating or becoming grainy
03 -
  • Chop all your vegetables before you start cooking, everything moves quickly once the pot is hot
  • Reserve a small amount of pasta water before adding the tortellini in case you need to thin the soup later
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