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A bowl of chicken tortellini soup topped with chopped parsley and another bowl in the back.

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

This creamy chicken tortellini soup recipe comes together quickly using simple, wholesome ingredients like cheese tortellini, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any night.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: chicken tortellini soup, creamy chicken tortellini soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Lyn Croyle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce package cheese tortellini refrigerated or frozen
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup minced white or yellow onion
  • 1 cup minced carrots
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose
  • ½ cup cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3 cups chopped baby spinach
  • minced flat-leaf or curly parsley to garnish
  • grated Parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the package of tortellini and cook for 1 minute less than directed by the package directions. Drain the tortellini and set aside.
  • While the tortellini cooks, heat a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and minced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté, stirring regularly, for 8-10 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, cooking it for 1 minute.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk the half-and-half and all-purpose flour together until a smooth slurry forms. Stir the slurry and the cubed cream cheese into the soup. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the broth is smooth and most of the cream cheese chunks have dissolved (do not worry if they all haven’t; they will dissolve after the tortellini and chicken are added).
  • Stir in the cooked and drained tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and chopped baby spinach. Simmer, stirring periodically, for 3-5 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is warmed through.
  • Season the soup to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Tips

  • Cook the tortellini just shy of the package time to keep it firm in the soup.
  • Let the cream cheese soften before adding for a smoother, creamier broth.
  • Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze the soup without tortellini to keep the pasta from getting soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4229IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg