Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe with all the flavor of a slowly simmered meal but only takes 30 minutes to make! It's made on the stove top. The soup is delicious and savory, filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and deep rich broth - hearty and satisfying!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ It's ready in a snap, it only takes 30 minutes!
✔️ Packed with vegetables it's delicious!
✔️ Using pantry and refrigerator ingredients it's quick and easy to make!
✔️ It makes a large pot of delicious soup and it's a meal your whole family will enjoy.
I love that it's full of veggies and though it's light, it's still hearty and satisfying!
Ingredients
You'll use everyday ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- yellow onion, carrots, celery, garlic, fresh baby spinach - this soup is loaded with fresh veggies.
- dry tortellini - I used cheesy tortellini, but you can certainly use your favorite. You can use frozen tortellini, but you'll probably need to adjust the cooking time.
- chicken broth and a splash of wine - using stock gives this soup slow-cooked flavor and the wine helps deglaze the pan.
- rotisserie chicken or cooked turkey - leftover chicken, shredded chicken, I like boneless skinless chicken breasts, use what you'd prefer. If you have raw chicken, just cook it first.
- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and fresh herbs - basil, parsley and/or thyme to add tons of flavor. In a pinch? Substitute the fresh herbs with ½ teaspoon dry Italian seasoning.
- lemon - lemon juice is optional but just a squeeze of lemon adds acidity and brightens the flavors.
- olive oil - to stir fry the vegetables.
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Start by dicing the onion, carrot, and celery - mince the garlic.
- Shred the cooked chicken, give the spinach a rough chop, and mince the fresh herbs.
- Heat a heavy bottom soup pot over medium heat. When hot, add olive oil, then the onions and carrots. Sauté stirring occasionally, then add the celery.
- When the veggies are lightly browned add the minced garlic and give it a good stir. It will only take about 30 seconds and you'll begin to smell the garlic. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine, scraping all of the lovely bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Increase the heat to high and add the chicken stock and water, bring to a boil. When boiling add the tortellini. Cook until just al dente. Remove from heat and stir in the chicken, spinach and herbs.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
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FAQ's
This hearty soup has less than 300 calories per serving.
Chicken Tortellini Soup will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
I don't recommend freezing this soup. UNLESS you wait to add the tortellini. Once the pasta is added it continues to soften and soak up the broth. If you freeze/thaw/reheat the pasta turns into mush.
Absolutely substituting turkey for chicken is a great variation, perfect for leftover turkey.
Tips
Finishing the soup with a sprinkle of minced parsley, fresh lemon juice, and freshly grated parmesan cheese makes it even tastier.
To switch this up to a creamy tortellini soup add a cup of heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate - Allow to cool completely; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Freezer - I do not recommend freezing this soup. The pasta gets soft and mushy.
Reheat - on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Serve with
If you're wondering what to serve with this meal, a slice of crusty bread or dinner rolls are a great pairing. I always love a nice salad also. Here are a couple of my favorites!
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30 Minute Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup dry tortellini *
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoon white wine *
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken shredded or cubed, can subs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon fresh herbs - basil, parsley and/or thyme * finely minced
- ½ lemon squeezed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the onion, peel and dice the carrot, dice the celery, mince the garlic.
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken, give the spinach a rough chop, mince some fresh herbs.
- Heat a heavy bottom stock pot over medium heat. When hot, add a tablespoon of olive oil and then add the onions and carrots, sauté about three minutes, then add the celery.
- When the veggies are lightly browned (about five minutes total) add the minced garlic and give it a good stir. It will only take about 30 seconds and you'll begin to smell the garlic. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine, scraping all of the lovely bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Increase the heat to high and add the chicken stock and water, bring it to a boil. When boiling add the tortellini. Follow the package directions and cook until just al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chicken, spinach and herbs. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Lucia smith says
I am highly impressed with the recipe for 30 Minute Chicken Tortellini Soup. It's a kitchen buddy in a busy day. But may I use ghee instead of olive oil? Ghee is more flavorsome and nutritious and it is keto friendly too. I will use organic ghee butter only. I prefer using Milkio grass-fed ghee for all culinary purposes.
Bowl Me Over says
Yes Lucia - you can substitute ghee for the olive oil. Thanks so much and enjoy this yummy soup!
Gail Marquardt says
After this recipe for over two years, I made it the other night. It was delicious and freezes well. The flavors are more pronounced. Might freeze before serving the first time. This is going into my rotation of really good soups!!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful Gail, I'm glad it's in the weekly rotation, sounds great!
Debi says
This is so good, like a fancy chicken noodle soup, so it's comforting as well. And it was so easy to make. Thanks!
Sheri Van Wert says
Hi Debra!
I made this last night and it was amazing. Question....I can't get my vegetables to brown. Is it because of the type of pot I am using? I am using a big stainless steel stock pot. Thanks!
Bowl Me Over says
I'm so glad you enjoyed this meal Sheri, thanks for sharing!! If the veggies didn't brown it's probably because they were stirred often. If you allow them to cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes they will brown nicely! Next time give that a try and let me know if that helps!!
Lori says
It says to add stock and water, but I can't find the amount of water anywhere. Can you let me know?
Bowl Me Over says
Ooh! My apologies, I just updated the recipe Lori - please add 2 cup water. I'll pop an email to you also. Thank you for catching that!
Christie says
Such a hearty bowl of yum! I love tortellini but I've never put it in a soup. Will be putting this on the menu.
Bowl Me Over says
Oh most definitely, this soup is so delicious Christie, enjoy!
Michele @ Bacon Fatte says
This gorgeous tortellini soup is calling my name (and so is the delicious garlic bread)! What a wonderfully warm and flavorful dinner idea!
Bowl Me Over says
I know right? Gotta love both, yum! 😀
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
I especially love soup this time of year and I love that this one only takes 30 minutes!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Lisa!!
Madi says
I love tortellini soup! This looks so comforting and delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
It's all that and them some, enjoy Made!
Michaela Kenkel says
Love soups like this!! (I love soups in general!!) This is perfect for weeknights! Thanks for the great recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
I'm such a soup person too, I'm with you! Thanks for stopping by Michaela!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I love that the cheesy tortellini "beef" up the soup and add some more protein to it! YUM!
Bowl Me Over says
Souper yummy combo, that tortellini makes it even more delicious - thank you Jennifer!
Angela says
This is just perfect!!! I love making all different soups as the weather cools and anything with tortellini is a winner in my book!
Bowl Me Over says
You know what I always say, Soup is Good Food! Always a great meal! 😀
michele says
you had me at 30 minutes then I read how yummy it sounds.... and I put all the ingredients on the grocery list!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! Enjoy Michele, I know you & your family will really enjoy this meal!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
I absolutely love tortellini and you totally sold me with 30 minutes! My family would devour this!
Bowl Me Over says
Love an easy meal - thanks Ashlyn111
Debi at Life Currents says
This soup looks so good. Full of flavor and lots of goodies to sink your teeth into. Yum!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Debi it's just so delicious, super savory - I might just make it again today 😀
Julie says
We love tortellini and I usually just serve it with marinara. I love this soup version. It's a perfect soup for these chilly days and John's going to love it!
Bowl Me Over says
Give the soup a try Julie, I bet your whole family will enjoy it. So delicious with so little work!
Michelle Turner says
YUMMY. It's on the hit list for dinner tonight.
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! I know this is a soup you are really going enjoy!! Thanks for letting me know 😀
Lois says
This is a great soup. Very easy to make and very filling. Love it.
Bowl Me Over says
That's right I made this when you guys visited last. It's so yummy and easy - perfect for fall! Thanks Mom!