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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 rotisserie makes it easy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small diced white onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- 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, heavy cream parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and 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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I make this recipe all the time but I recommend using parm as a topping or adding after cutting the heat instead of mixing it in with everything else. Otherwise it will get gummed up
This is one of my go to soup recipes! It’s just perfect and I appreciate it so much! I add Italian sausage to mine as well but otherwise I do it exactly as directed. Thank you so much for this recipe! People love it and I get praise!
This is wonderful!!! It is easy to make and everyone in my family loves it!
Absolutely delicious!
Can I make ahead and freeze?
You can make the soup ahead but don’t freeze the soup with the tortellini in it. That needs to be cooked and added in fresh, right before serving!
I made it this afternoon. I made a half a recipe. I did not put cream in it. Added tomato juice. Did not put in spinach. Added a sliced carrot. Used garlic powder and added a little Stevia. It is very good.
Follow this recipe exactly how it is you will not be disappointed!!!!!
We LOVE this soup!! I substitute hot sausage in place of chicken for a spicy treat!
I can not tell you how excited I was to find this recipe without canned soup or cream cheese!! I was a caterer and hubby was a chef so we are not fans of either!
Delicious and easy!!
Can I make this in the crockpot?
Can other pasta be used instead of tortellini?
Absolutely!
This soup was so good and easy! I will definitely be making it more often.
This recipe is AMAZING! Instead of chicken I use ground spicy/medium Italian sausage. I cook the sausage first and then I add it to the soup at the end. AMAZING!!!!
Make this all the time exactly as written – well sometimes I add sausage too as reviewer suggested. Whole family loves it!!
So delicious! One of our favorites for sure!
Ohhhh my goodness!!! I made this last night for the family (exactly as the recipe reads…well, maybe I added a lil extra garlic with just a pinch less salt) and they could not get enough of it!! It is a super easy recipe and can prep & cook in less than 30 min. Soooo flavorful and just the right amount of creamy, not overkill. No doubt I will make this again & again! Thank you for this deliciousness!!
Side note: I did add 2 chopped zucchini for a little extra veggie content. AMAZING!! 🙂
We love this recipe so much and have served it numerous times. Has anyone replaced the heavy cream with oat or almond milk for a bit healthier version?
This was very yummy! I enjoy more broth in my soup so i would suggest getting double the chicken broth and heavy cream