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A steaming bowl of homemade chicken tortellini soup recipe with chicken, tortellini, and carrots on a rustic wooden table.

Hearty Chicken Tortellini Soup

A comforting and quick-to-prepare chicken tortellini soup, perfect for a weeknight meal. This hearty soup comes together in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 3 qt. chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley chopped
  • Grated parmesan cheese to serve

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Spoon/Spatula
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, then cook onion, carrot, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and seasonings, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add chicken and tortellini, simmering for 3-5 minutes until heated through and tender. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with Parmesan.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.