Name: Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup with Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 10 oz three-cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp ricotta or cream cheese (optional); 1 tsp italian seasoning; salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional); fresh parsley for garnish

Description

This cozy Italian-inspired soup combines tender chicken, three-cheese tortellini, and a silky creamy broth for a comforting one-pot meal. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

10 oz three-cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp ricotta or cream cheese (optional)

1 tsp italian seasoning

salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened

3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute

4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes

5. Add shredded chicken, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and simmer for 5 minutes

6. Add tortellini and cook for 4–7 minutes until al dente

7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and ricotta until the broth is creamy

8. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes

9. Adjust seasoning as needed

10. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: creamy chicken soup, three cheese tortellini, chicken tortellini soup, italian comfort food, olive garden copycat, chicken broth meals, easy weeknight soup