This Creamy Tortellini Soup is rich yet perfectly balanced—comforting without feeling heavy. Made with tender cheese tortellini, a velvety seasoned broth, and fresh greens, this easy soup comes together in about 30 minutes and delivers cozy, restaurant-quality flavor at home. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, cold evenings, or anytime you’re craving a creamy, satisfying bowl of soup.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 9 –12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated preferred
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale roughly chopped
- Seasonings & Flavor Base
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- Pantry Staples
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre-Cooking Prep
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Wash and chop greens.
- Measure broth, cream, and seasonings so everything is ready.
- Cooking Method
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 5–7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cream.
- Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Doneness & Texture Check
- Tortellini should be tender, not mushy
- Soup should be creamy and lightly thickened
- Greens should be wilted but still bright
- Resting & Final Touches
- Remove from heat and rest 2–3 minutes
- Taste and adjust salt and seasoning
- Finish with extra Parmesan or cracked black pepper if desired
Notes
- Do not boil after adding cream—gentle heat keeps the soup smooth.
- Tortellini absorbs liquid as it sits; add broth when reheating.
- For frozen tortellini, add directly to the soup without thawing.