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Craving comfort, fast? Whip up this quick and flavorful Creamy Chicken Tortellini Spinach Soup recipe. Featuring tender chicken, cheese-flecked tortellini, and fresh spinach frolicking in a vibrant tomato soup broth. This one pot, 30 minute wonder is your new cozy weeknight go-to! (gluten-free and family friendly)

“I made this yesterday and brought some for a coworker for lunch. We both agree this is the best soup ever. It’s easy, fast, and inexpensive to make. I can’t say enough good things about the recipe. Even better on the second day. It tastes so decadent and for it to be healthy as well?? Amazing. Thank you!”

– Kayla
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Update: This post was originally published in January 2017. I took new photos and updated the post below to include more information about tortellini tomato soup. Plus, I’ve included a step-by-step video to show you how easy this soup with tortellini and spinach is to make! 

Hi friends! How’s the week treating you!? I’m not going to lie, my week has been long. When I’m feeling tired and frazzled, I always crave food that is cozy and comforting – something (anything) that will make me feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. And, today’s dish totally fits that bill!

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About this recipe for chicken tortellini soup

Also known as tomato tortellini soup kicked up a few million notches!

This creamy tomato based soup is loaded with succulent, shredded chicken; plump, cheesy tortellini and wilted, fresh baby spinach. All that delicious jazz gets finished off with a squeeze of acidic lemon to brighten up all the flavors, a generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan and a healthy scattering of herbaceous fresh herbs.

But, this soup isn’t just exceptionally delicious, it’s also ridiculously easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients! Plus, it is made entirely in one pot and ready (from prep to finish) in just 30 minutes! Can I get a high five to easy weeknight eats!?

If you’re looking for more cozy chicken soup recipes, be sure to try these fan-favorites next: Chicken Noodle Soup Using Rotisserie Chicken, Black Bean Soup with Chicken, Chicken Chowder with Corn, Thai Chicken Noodle Soup, and Miso Chicken Soup.

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Ingredients for chicken soup with tortellini

This easy tomato soup with tortellini recipe only requires 9 ingredients, plus a few pantry seasonings to create a soup that is robust in flavor and guaranteed to soothe your soul!

  • Oil: You will need two tablespoons of olive oil to sauté the vegetables. You can substitute unsalted butter, vegetable oil, sunflower oil or avocado oil if desired!
  • Onion: One medium yellow onion adds flavor to the base of the soup. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can use a sweet white onion instead.
  • Seasonings: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and ground black pepper all add robust flavor. I like to use homemade Italian seasoning for the best taste; however, you can use store-bought if needed.
  • Garlic: Fresh minced garlic provides a delicate, yet distinctive, punchy taste. Feel free to tinker with the amount of garlic!
  • Tomato Paste: Two tablespoons of thick tomato paste gives the soup a bit of body while adding highly concentrated, almost meaty flavor to the soup.
  • Tomatoes: One can of whole peeled tomatoes gives this soup that classic earthy, rich tomato flavor. For the best taste, I highly recommend you use a can of certified San Marzano variety tomatoes. Cento is a great brand I trust.
  • Broth: Reduced sodium or unsalted chicken broth provides the classic base for this soup. You can substitute veggie broth if preferred.
  • Cheese Tortellini: You can use any flavor of tortellini you love – just make sure you select a shelf-stable dried tortellini!
  • Chicken: You need two cups (about 10 ounces) of cooked chicken. Use whatever is easiest – rotisserie, leftover, or cooked and packaged chicken.
  • Cream: Heavy cream gives the soup a velvety, decadent mouthfeel; however, you can omit it if desired!
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How to make this tortellini chicken soup recipe?

This creamy soup is incredibly simple to prepare and can be ready in 30 minutes or less! It only requires one pot and 9 ingredients, plus a few pantry staples!

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a large sauce pot. Add the onion, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes: Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes. For a chunkier soup: Ue the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to slightly break up tomatoes. For a silky soup: Use an immersion blender, or transfer the soup in batches to a stand blender, and puree soup. If using a stand blender, return soup to pot.
  3. Add the broth and tortellini: Stir the broth and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and reduce heat to a rapid simmer. Cook until tortellini is almost al dente, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken, spinach and cream: Stir in the chicken. Then, stir in the spinach and cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Step-by-step photos: making this recipe at home

(Don’t forget to scroll down for the detailed measurements in the complete printable recipe at the bottom of the page.)

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FAQs: frequently asked questions

What’s a tortellini?

Tortellini, pronounced tore-tuh-LEE-nee, is a small, circular, hat-like shaped stuffed pasta. Sometimes referred to as ‘navel shaped’ or ‘belly button’, tortellini are originally from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Traditionally, tortellini were stuffed with a mixture of meat (such as pork), cheese and egg; however, nowadays, tortellini can be made with a variety of fillings, such as three cheese or spinach and ricotta.

Tortellini, from the root word ‘tortello‘, literally means “stuffed cake”.

If tortellini is on sale at the grocery store, pick up an extra package or two and use them in recipe for Cheese Tortellini Pesto.

What is soup with tortellini?

Tortellini soup is a quick, easy and comforting Italian soup that features cheesy tortellini pasta along with various vegetables, such as tomatoes, fresh spinach, onions or carrots. Tortellini soup can be vegetarian, or it can include a protein, such as chicken, turkey or sausage.

What type of tortellini is best in soup?

This recipe calls for shelf-stable dried tortellini, which can be found in the pasta aisle of most major grocery stores. Nevertheless, you can use frozen or refrigerated tortellini if needed; however, you will need to adjust the cooking time based on the package instructions. Alternatively, dried ravioli can be used as well – just make sure you adjust the cooking time!

As for flavors of tortellini, feel free to use your favorite! Or, get creative and use a combination of two! Three cheese, spinach and ricotta, or even sweet Italian sausage ravioli are a few delicious options!

How many calories in tortellini chicken soup recipe?

The exact number of calories and carbohydrates in tortellini soup will depend upon the precise measurement and brand of ingredients used. This recipe serves eight and has approximately 271 calories and 21 grams of carbohydrates per serving.

Serving tortellini tomato soup

Serve this flavorful soup with the best garlic garlic bread for a fast dinner, or pair it alongside roasted vegetables or a garden fresh salad for more balanced meal.

Serving suggestions

Tortellini soup is a delicious, satisfying meal you can serve on its own, or you can pair it with cheesy bread and a garden fresh salad for a more well-rounded meal!

  • Bread: I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t serve soup without some sort of crusty bread, artisan breadsticks, toasted crostini, or parmesan roasted garlic bread!
  • Salad: A simple spinach salad, Caesar salad, simple green salad, marinated tomato salad, or this hoagie salad recipe are all wonderful compliments to this soup!
  • Panini or Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A crispy, warm sandwich pairs fantastically with this tomato-based soup!
  • Peppers and Onions: My favorite healthy side dish for this tortellini chicken soup with spinach is sauteed red peppers and onions.
  • Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto is a great veggie option if you’re searching for something a little “Moorish” .
  • Seasonal Vegetables: Toss your favorite veggies with oil and seasonings, throw them in the oven and behold an easy side option for soups.
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Put down that can of tomato soup and give it a homemade, classy upgrade with this Easy Tomato Chicken Tortellini Soup.

Until next week friends, cheers – to soup for the soul.

Cheyanne

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Chicken Tortellini Soup

5 from 8 votes
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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This recipe for chicken tortellini soup with spinach and tomatoes is super easy to prepare, yet exceptionally delicious! Made entirely in one pot and ready in 30 minutes or less, it's the cozy, hearty twist on classic tomato soup you've been searching for!
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Equipment

  • 1 Large Sauce Pot

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Saute vegetables: Heat oil in a large sauce pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds- 1 minute. Add in the tomato paste and stir until onions are well coated and the paste is caramelized, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and simmer: Add in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Use the back of a wooden spoon to slightly break apart the tomatoes as they cook.
    For a chunkier soup: Continue to use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to break up tomatoes to desired size.
    For a silky soup: Turn the heat off under the pot. Use an immersion blender, or transfer the soup in batches to a stand blender, and puree soup. If using a stand blender, return soup to the pot.
  • Add broth and tortellini: Turn the heat under pot to high and stir in the broth. Bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and reduce heat to a rapid simmer. Cook until tortellini is almost al dente, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add chicken and spinach: Stir in the chicken. Then, sir in the spinach and cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes or the spinach is slightly wilted and the tortellini is cooked. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with parsley, basil parmesan and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

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Notes

  1. Tortellini: Make sure you use DRY tortellini – it can be found in the pasta aisle of major grocery stores. You can use your favorite flavor variety! I used three cheese tortellini, but you can play around until you find your favorite!
  2. Tomatoes: This recipe requires a can of whole, peeled tomatoes and I highly recommend San Marzano Tomatoes. They are the best!
  3. Broth amount: For a creamy soup – use 7 cups of broth and follow instructions adding the cream. If you don’t want a creamy soup – omit the heavy cream from the recipe and use 8 cups of broth.
  4. Soup texture: There are two different textures you can go for with this soup – silky tomato base or chunky tomato base.
    • For a silky tomato base – use an immersion blender, or transfer the soup in batches to a blender, and puree the soup before adding the tortellini.
    • For a chunky tomato base – finely chop the can of tomatoes before adding them to the soup and skip pureeing all together. Or, you can crush the tomatoes by hand before adding them to the soup, then use a potato masher to break up the tomatoes while they are cooking.
    • For a happy medium of silky and slightly chunky – Puree half of the soup. Alternatively, you can use canned crushed tomatoes, or use your hands to crush whole peeled tomatoes before adding them to the soup.
  5. To thin the soup: The tortellini will soak up a lot of the soup liquid as it sits. You can add more cream or broth to thin the soup.
  6. Recipe Yield:  Approximately 14 Cups
  7. Serves: 6-8
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 8 servings.  Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal    Carbohydrates: 21g    Protein: 19g    Fat: 12g    Saturated Fat: 3g    Cholesterol: 40mg    Sodium: 495mg    Potassium: 456mg    Fiber: 2g    Sugar: 2g    Vitamin A: 2120IU    Vitamin C: 7.8mg    Calcium: 89mg    Iron: 2.6mg
Course: entree, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian

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