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Creamy Tuscan garlic tortellini soup is so easy to make and one of the best soups that you will make! This soup is loaded with cheesy tortellini, diced tomatoes healthy spinach and hearty white beans. It’s so creamy and delicious, I know your family will love it!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy to Make: This recipe is so simple. You just need to chop up and cook your onions and garlic, then throw everything in a pot and let it simmer!
- Simple Ingredients: The ingredients you need to make this satisfying soup are mostly ready made and won’t break the bank!
- Favorite Flavors: This soup is a family favorite. We love creamy Tuscan anything! Creamy Tuscan ravioli, creamy Tuscan garlic chicken and creamy Tuscan sausage pasta are some of my all time favorite recipes!
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Tuscan Tortellini Soup?
The ingredient list is simple and you probably already have most of the items in your kitchen. If you need a simple quick recipe to whip this up for a busy weeknight dinner, then look no further, this is the recipe for you!
- Shredded Chicken: The perfect protein to absorb all of the wonderful flavors.
- Cheese Tortellini: The star of the dish is the delicious pockets of cheese-filled pasta. These not only absorb all the flavors but also, in turn, give the soup a wonderful texture and flavor.
- Butter: Used to sauté the onion and garlic, allowing the flavors to infuse into the soup.
- White Onion: Adds a lovely texture and savory flavor.
- Minced Garlic. The best savory ingredient that makes everything taste and smell amazing!
- Chicken Broth: Gives the soup a flavor bas for the broth.
- Canned Diced Tomatoes: Adds a sweet acidic flavor and soft texture.
- Canned White Beans: Gives the soup and amazing texture and adds fiber and a heartiness with the tortellini.
- Spinach: Adds a beautiful green color and nice texture.
- Heavy Cream: This is where all of the wondering creamy flavor and texture comes from. Don’t skimp on this!
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: Adds a nutty aromatic cheesy flavor and smell.
- Italian Seasoning: Gives the soup a kick of flavor! Use my homemade Italian seasoning recipe to make it even better!
- Salt: Enhances all of the other flavors making everything taste better.
- Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and enhances all of the other ingredients.
How Do You Make Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup?
You are going to love how quick and easy this tortellini soup recipe is to make! You will love the creamy base and everything inside is so delicious. It only takes 25 minutes, and dinner is served! It all comes together perfectly and is SO delicious!
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, white beans, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and slowly heat the soup to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and spinach, then simmer the soup for 10 minutes to thicken and allow the tortellini to cook. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Tuscan Tortellini Soup Tips and Variations
You’re going to love this soup! It’s super simple to whip up and can be customized just as easily. Here are some variations to help make it your own!
- Meat: Change up your meat and use turkey sausage instead!
- Cream: Heavy cream is best but if you are looking for a lighter substitute try half and half. Greek yogurt also works and adds some extra protein as well!
- Vegetables: Add chunks of bell peppers, or sliced mushrooms or zucchini.
- Spinach Substitute: Swap out the spinach for kale! It’s a great leafy green option that adds the best texture.
- Make it Spicy: For spicier soup, try adding red pepper flakes!
How to Store Leftover Tortellini Soup
This creamy Tuscan garlic tortellini soup makes great leftovers! As you store the soup, the flavors continue to meld and become more delicious. It’s so easy to reheat and makes the perfect lunch or dinner for chilly winter days.
- In the Refrigerator: Once completely cooled, add to a ziplock bag or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. If you make this soup ahead of time, wait to add the tortellini when you reheat the soup.
- To Reheat: Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight, or place the ziplock bag in a bowl of hot water. Once thawed, transfer the soup to a pot or slow cooker and heat until warmed through. If you left out the tortellini, add it now and cook for a few minutes before serving.
More Creamy Tuscan Recipes to Try
If you are anything like me and my family, then you are obsessed with this incredible flavor combination. It’s creamy, full or flavor, and everyone loves it! Which makes you the hero at dinner time! I love pairing these with my 20 minute Italian bread twists.
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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small diced white onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can drained and rinsed white beans
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 small diced white onion diced and cook until translucent and tender. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can drained and rinsed white beans, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini, and 2 cups fresh spinach. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes to thicken, and allow the tortellini to cook.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
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Hi – can this be frozen?
Anita, I wouldn’t freeze the soup because of the cream and the pasta. The soup base would probably split when thawing and the tortellini would be overcooked by the time it was thawed and reheated.
Great flavor. Just enough liquid; be mindful if adding more veges. Only used .5c 1/2 n 1/2 for cream. Probably will reduce tortellini by half next time.
Delicious and quick to make. I used smoked sausage and shrimp.
So delicious! I have made this more than 20 times and have shared this recipe quite a bit. Quick, easy, and delicious – the total trifecta
Very tasty and quick. Will definitely make this again.
This soup is on repeat in my house, especially in the fall/winter seasons. I do add a bit more broth so it lasts a little longer. So yummy!
Great combination of ingredients, I enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
One of our favorite recipes. It is delicious! I never change a thing. It’s easy to put together and my husband and I love it! Thanks, Alyssa for this and all of your other recipes!!
Made this soup and it is delicious.
My husband and I absolutely love this soup! It’s perfect for a cold night! I’ve made it using roasted chicken and leftover turkey. I have gastroparesis and tolerate it very well. Perfection in a bowl!
I made this recipe once a while ago and since then everyone is asking for the recipe every time I make it. It is delicious with and without the chicken. The vegetarians in my family love the meatless version where I replaced the chicken broth with the vegetable broth.
I’ve made this in the past and it’s amazing. Question, do you think if I froze some it would still be good at a later time? I need to make it for a friend and we won’t eat it all right now.
Yes! This soup is great for freezing and then enjoying later.
I made this as written but…….it seemed like 2 different dishes put in one pot. I found the tortellini too heavy and overpowering in it. The soup without it is fantastic. I have actually taken out the pasta and will add some pasta sauce to it for another meal instead.
My all time favorite soup!!! So hearty! I don’t add the beans and instead do riced cauliflower. I also add just 1 can of diced tomatoes. It is the best !! My kids and friends rave about it !
I made this tonight just as recipe stated and it was delicious. My husband who is picky loved it. He actually took a picture of it, he said it looked like a restaurant made it. I’m thinking it will be requested a lot. A keeper! Thank you.
has anyone tried this without chicken? Vegetarian?
Yes, I don’t use chicken and it is still great!
I can’t remember if I’ve reviewed this but it’s my favorite soup and I make it all the time! I add Italian sausage and it really kicks it up a notch! Or sometimes make it with just Italian sausage instead of chicken. So good thank you so much for this recipe!