This cozy chicken tortellini soup brings together tender vegetables, savory broth, and pillowy cheese tortellini for an easy weeknight bowl. It’s warm, simple, and ready in under an hour—perfect for chilly evenings or quick comforting meals. Serve with bread or enjoy on its own for a satisfying pot of comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in the spinach until just wilted, then finish with the lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
Tip
For a richer flavor, simmer the broth and vegetables a few extra minutes before adding the tortellini.
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Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Cozy homemade chicken tortellini soup with vegetables, tender chicken, and soft cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
5. Stir in the spinach until just wilted, then finish with the lemon juice.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
Notes
Simmer the broth a bit longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American