Description
Chicken Tortellini Soup is the ultimate cozy, hearty one-pot meal, packed with tender chicken, vegetables, Italian seasonings, and pillowy cheese tortellini. This Italian-inspired soup is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be customized with spinach or a splash of cream for extra richness. Yields 6 servings and tastes like a comforting hug on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream (optional for creamy version)
- Optional: fresh parsley or Parmesan (halal) for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes if using, basil, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in spinach to wilt, or add heavy cream for a creamy version.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with parsley or halal Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add 1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream at the end.
- Use gluten-free tortellini to make a gluten-free soup (check packaging).
- Storing: refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Spinach adds color and nutrition; add at the end to wilt.
- Parmesan or parsley can be used as topping; halal Parmesan is available for halal diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Chicken Tortellini Soup, Italian-inspired soup, hearty soup, one-pot meal, weeknight dinner, comfort food, spinach optional, creamy version, tortellini soup