This easy chicken tortellini soup recipe features plenty of shredded chicken, tender cheese tortellini, veggies, herbs, and more! It’s my favorite comforting classic to make on chilly days. The best part is that this one-pot recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than chicken soup on a cold day! This soul-warming chicken tortellini soup is so flavorful, and the tortellini really make it a hearty meal. My kids love this soup, and I love how easy it is to make!
What’s in This Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe?
- Onion + Garlic: Enhance the savory flavor of this soup.
- Carrots: Add a bit of crunch and sweetness.
- Celery: Add a bit of crunch and saltiness.
- Italian Seasoning: Adds classic herbal Italian flavor.
- Tortellini: I like classic cheese tortellini, but any kind will work!
- Chicken Broth: Creates a savory and flavorful base.
- Cooked Chicken: This is a great recipe for using up leftovers, or grab a rotisserie chicken from the store!
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How to Store and Reheat
Here’s the deal – tortellini soup is never quite as good left over. Tortellini tends to get quite soft and even mushy when left in broth for a long time. With that being said, this soup will still be good enough to eat within 1-2 days in the fridge, but the tortellini won’t have the same consistency.
Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through. Stir each time it stops.
How to Freeze
Soups that contain pasta won’t hold up well in the freezer. If you’re cooking soup specifically to freeze, just hold the pasta. That way you can reheat your freezer meal, boil some fresh pasta, and combine them then.
Notes and Tips
- More veggies are always a good idea! If you need to clean out your fridge, go for it. Some vegetables that work well include peas, leafy greens, green beans, and more.
- You can make the shredded chicken yourself (either in the Crockpot or Instant Pot), or just buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and shred that.
- Spice it up with some crushed red pepper flakes. Just be careful because a little goes a long way!
Top Reader Review
“I like that the recipe is quick and tasty. I used basil, oregano, and tarragon with a small capful of apple cider vinegar but no salt or pepper.” – Karen O.
Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 stalks of celery diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 9 ounces tortellini 1 package
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and salt and pepper, cook for a few minutes until softened.1 small onion, 3 carrots, 3 stalks of celery, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook for another minute.2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add in tortellini and chicken broth.9 ounces tortellini, 6 cups chicken broth
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook pasta until it rises to the top.
- Reduce to a simmer and stir in chicken and parsley. Add more chicken broth if needed.2½ cups cooked shredded chicken, Chopped fresh parsley
- Simmer soup for a couple of minutes, until chicken is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
How to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup Step by Step
Sauté the veggies: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 small diced onion, 3 diced carrots, and 3 diced stalks of celery. Add ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook until softened. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and cook for just 1 more minute.
Boil it: Add in a 9-ounce package of tortellini and 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cook until the tortellini rises to the top.
Add the chicken: Reduce to a simmer before adding 1½ cups of cooked shredded chicken and chopped fresh parsley. Cook just long enough to warm the chicken.
Hi Becky! You never mentioned what your Tortellini was stuffed with, but since we like things pretty savory, I’ll use Tortellini stuffed with cheese & herbs. What a comforting & filling soup, especially on a cold & snowy evening. Thank you.
That sounds yummy!! I’m glad you guys enjoyed it!!
We did. It care for this recipe at all. So many good ingredients but lacks flavor. Definitely needs more spices.
I am sorry this wasn’t up to your taste!
I like that the recipe is quick and tasty. I used basil, oregano, and tarragon with a small capful of apple cider vinegar but no salt or pepper.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Karen!