Description

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a rich and comforting dish made with tender chicken, cheese filled tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a smooth milk based broth. This soup delivers balanced flavors with a velvety texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. It is ideal for cozy dinners, family meals, or whenever a warm and satisfying bowl of soup is needed.

Ingredients

Cheese tortellini made with vegetarian rennet

Butter

Mirepoix mix of onion carrot and celery

Fresh garlic cloves

All purpose flour

Whole milk

Chicken broth or vegetable broth

Cooked chicken shredded or diced

Baby spinach leaves

Dried thyme

Ground nutmeg

Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions until just tender then drain and set aside

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat until fully melted

Add the mirepoix mix and cook while stirring until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent

Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat everything evenly

Cook the flour mixture gently until it loses its raw smell and turns lightly golden

Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to create a smooth base

Add the broth and stir until fully combined

Bring the soup to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking

Add the cooked chicken tortellini spinach thyme and nutmeg

Stir gently and allow the soup to return to a soft simmer

Remove from heat once the spinach has wilted and everything is heated through

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed

Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley

Notes

This soup is best served fresh since the tortellini continues to absorb liquid over time

If the soup becomes too thick add a splash of warm broth or milk while reheating

Whole milk provides the creamiest texture but lower fat milk can be used if desired

Do not over simmer after adding tortellini to keep the pasta tender

Freshly cooked or rotisserie style chicken works well in this recipe

Prep Time: fifteen minutes
Cook Time: thirty minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american