Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup with Chicken

This creamy spinach tortellini soup recipe is easy to make and on your table in just 35 minutes. The richly flavored broth perfectly complements the chicken, pasta, and vegetables!

Ingredients · Servings 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
3 medium carrots (peeled & chopped or sliced thin)
3 sticks celery (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
1 tablespoon flour
4 cups chicken broth or stock
1 cup water
2 cups cooked chicken ((leftover or rotisserie))
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 generous cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Method · 35 min

Add the olive oil, onions, carrots, & celery to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cover with the lid slightly open, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pot. Cook for a few more minutes, with the lid off, stirring occasionally.
Add the flour and give it a good stir. Let it cook for about a minute.
Add the chicken broth, water, chicken, and Italian seasoning.
Increase the heat to high, and once the soup's boiling, add the tortellini.
Reduce the heat to medium or even lower (we want a gentle boil) and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the cream and spinach and let the soup heat through. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Why you’ll love it

Adding tortellini to soups is always a good idea. It transforms it into a hearty meal that will actually keep you full without being heavy. This creamy chicken soup is brimming with fresh vegetables like carrots, spinach, and mushrooms. Cheese pasta makes it next-level cozy!

A homemade soup with feel-good ingredients like this creamy tortellini soup doesn’t have to be time consuming or break the bank. We’re also using rotisserie chicken for convenience and pantry seasonings in this no-fuss soup to warm up with on a chilly day.

What you’ll need

Carrots, celery, and garlic – the base of many great soups!
Mushrooms – I use cremini aka baby bellas.
Flour – to thicken the broth.
Chicken broth – to add more savory depth.
Chicken – use leftover Roast Chicken or rotisserie.
Italian seasoning – my fave all-purpose blend of dried herbs.
Cheese tortellini – I chose the refrigerated variety.
Heavy cream – for a touch of creaminess to enhance the texture and taste.
Fresh spinach – more vegetable goodness.

Tools for this recipe

Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!

I like to use a Dutch oven to make many of my soup recipes.
My favorite cooking spoon comes in handy here and won’t scratch cookware.
Store the other half of the onion in this cute onion saver.

How to make spinach tortellini soup

Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in a soup pot until softened. Add in the mushrooms and garlic, cooking for a few minutes more, stirring every so often. Stir in the flour, and cook for a minute.

Add in the broth, water, Italian seasoning, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then add in the tortellini. Reduce the heat, then simmer until the pasta is done. Add in the cream and spinach, and warm through. Season with salt & pepper.

Substitutions and variations

This is a pretty flexible soup, so feel free to throw in whatever veggies you have that need using up.
I don’t recommend substituting the cream for something lower fat. Spread over 6 servings, it’s not a lot overall and really adds to the silkiness and taste of the broth!
Readers have also changed up the variety of tortellini in this soup to get creative.

What to serve with tortellini soup

Grab some fresh crusty bread, and you’re good to go! Cheesy Garlic Bread is another option.
I also like to pair it with a salad. Try spring mix with my Homemade Ranch Dressing, or make this Arugula Salad with Fennel and Cheese for something different.

Leftovers and storage

Store leftover tortellini soup in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
The pasta will soak up the broth over time. If you’re planning on having a lot of leftovers, wait to add the tortellini until you’re ready to eat. It’ll cook fast when reheating.
I don’t recommend freezing this one.