If chilly weather has you in the mood for a big comforting bowl of soup, this creamy chicken tortellini soup is just the ticket! Made in one pot with easy-to-find ingredients, and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s what i like to think of as quick and easy comfort food in a bowl. This recipe is actually adapted from my Easy 30-Minute Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe – the difference being this is a cream-based broth and that one isn’t. Every bite of this creamy soup is chock full of tender chicken, vegetables, and the perfect chewy bite of cheese-filled tortellini, all floating in a rich and creamy broth. Of course, feel free to use your favorite flavor of tortellini. Although the chicken cooks very quickly, if you’re short on time or energy, you can use shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to make this easy soup recipe even easier. Served with a hunk of crusty homemade sourdough bread, a French baguette from your grocery store bakery, or even some saltine crackers, this is a family favorite recipe that everyone loves.
Ingredients for This Recipe
You only need these very common and easy to find ingredients to make this comforting creamy soup:
Olive oil White or yellow onion Carrots Celery Boneless skinless chicken breast (or boneless skinless chicken thigh; or shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken may be used) Garlic Reduced sodium chicken broth Heavy cream Refrigerated cheese tortellini Bay leaves Dried thyme Dried oregano Salt Black pepper Fresh parsley, optional for garnishing Parmesan cheese, optional for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup in 30 Minutes
This creamy chicken tortellini soup is both easy and quick to make! With only 10 minutes of prep time, and 15 minutes cook time, you’ll be enjoying this comfort food delight in no time!
Is Your Soup Too Thick? How to Thin It Out
If at any time while making the soup the overall liquid level is lower than you like and you prefer more broth, adding a cup or two of extra chicken broth, extra cream, or even a bit of water is recommended. Tortellini is notorious for drinking up extra broth, especially as the soup simmers (and your leftovers in the fridge), so add extra broth, as desired.
Cooking Tips
Watch the Boil: After you add the heavy cream, make sure to keep an eye on the heat level and don’t let the soup boil away like crazy. Keep it at a low and controlled simmer, enough to warm the tortellini through, but not a fast or hard enough boil that you risk breaking the dairy proteins. You’d have to toss the whole thing because anytime a cream sauce or broth with dairy “breaks”, it’s super unsightly and looks like there’s fluffy stuff floating in the liquid. Eekk! So take it easy and watch the boil. Chicken: To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken that you have on hand and shred it with two forks. I have a poached chicken recipe that’s a great one to use here, too. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs. Salt to taste: Make sure to salt your soup to taste. I use low-sodium chicken broth and add salt at the end so I can control the overall salt level. The saltiness of the chicken broth, the tortellini, and if you’re using rotisserie chicken rather than making your own, all vary in their saltiness level, as do personal preferences for salt, so salt to taste.
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