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Chicken & Cheese Tortellini Soup

Donya Mullins 14 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Roasted chicken and soft pillows of cheese tortellini all simmered in a rich, herbaceous broth make a comforting soup that will quickly become one of your family’s favorite meals. This recipe comes together in no time thanks to a few store-bought ingredients.

Homemade Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup is hearty and so easy to make. Made with rotesseri chicken, cheese filled tortellini, white beans, carrots, celery and herbs in a store bought broth.

Over the past week, the weather has turned cooler and the first golden leaves have started to fall.

Like most folks, when this happens I start thinking about comfort food which always includes warm soups and stews. This new soup idea had been brewing in my head for several weeks and the time was right to put it to the test.

Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup is a simple, comforting dish that’s also easy on my budget. It’s going on my “favorites” list and will be especially good when the sniffles hit during the chilly winter months.

Homemade Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup is hearty and so easy to make. Made with rotesseri chicken, cheese filled tortellini, white beans, carrots, celery and herbs in a store bought broth.

What Goes Into This Recipe?

  • Olive Oil
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Dried Thyme, Oregano, and Basil
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
  • White Beans
  • Cheese Tortellini
  • Lemon Juice
Homemade Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup is hearty and so easy to make. Made with rotesseri chicken, cheese filled tortellini, white beans, carrots, celery and herbs in a store bought broth.

First off, I wanted a rich, flavorful broth and knew that would come together with some simple vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery. Then the second layer of flavor would come from garlic and dried herbs.

The next few steps are where the “power plays” comes in. I used store-bought rotisserie chicken, packaged tortellini, and canned beans to give my soup some heartiness. I had 2 jars of homemade stock on hand but needed more for my soup, so, 1 box of store-bought broth was also added.

Can This Soup Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Sure with one small change. Follow the instruction up to where the cheese tortellini is added. Bring the soup up to a simmer then add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and adjust the seasoning. You’re done!

Homemade Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup is hearty and so easy to make. Made with rotesseri chicken, cheese filled tortellini, white beans, carrots, celery and herbs in a store bought broth.

Make Sure To Try These Soup Recipes

  • Lasagna Soup
  • Crock Pot Potato Soup
  • Healthy Mushroom Soup
  • Slow Cooker Taco Soup
  • 15 Bean Soup

Let me know if you make this recipe! You can rate it below, leave me a comment, or snap a picture. Just tag me on Instagram at #asouthernsoul

Tuscan Soup by A Southern Soul
5 from 4 votes

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini Tuscan Soup

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Donya Mullins
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A few, quality store bought ingredients are all simmered together in a rich broth to make the perfect chicken soup with pillows of cheese tortellini and beans.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery – chopped
  • 2 carrots – choppped
  • 1 small onion – chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic – minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 roasted chicken breast – shredded (1-1 ½ cups)
  • 1 8oz can white beans – drained and rinsed
  • 1 8 oz package cheese tortellini
  • 1 lemon – juiced

Instructions

  • In a a large dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil over medium setting. Add celery, carrots and onion. Cook until vegetables are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add salt, pepper and dried herbs, stirring in to cooked vegetables.  
  • Add stock, shredded chicken and white beans. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Turn burner down to low and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • Add tortellini and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cheese pasta is heated throughout. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust season.
  • Serve hot, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Tuscan Soup by A Southern Soul
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This recipe was originally posted in October 2017.

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  1. Donna

    October 11, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Donya, I just want to let you know how much I use your recipes. Whenever I’m in a pinch, A Southern Soul is my go to site. I can always find something quick and easy to whip up with ingredients I have on hand and the results are invariably fantastic.
    Today, I found a half package of tortellini in the freezer and was wondering how to make a meal for two from this little bit, so they don’t go to waste. Half an hour later, I spy this recipe! Some lonely tortellini out of the freezer and a nourishing, tasty meal for supper. What’s not too like!

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 11, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      Hey there Donna!
      WOW! This comment really put a smile on my face, it makes me so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying my recipes! Quick and easy recipes are what I go for, sometimes you need dinner on the table ASAP and you don’t have time to go to the store, so I’m glad that these recipes can provide a solution. Thank you so much for your fantastic rating and your kind words of support, if you ever have any questions feel free to reach out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Diane

    April 7, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Soup is not just a winter thing in my house, we all just love home made soup. This soup is very flavorful, has not too many ingredients, and done and ready to eat quickly!! I used half a 15 whatever oz can of beans, but I think using the whole can will work, without overloading the soup with beans. The chicken will influence the flavor of the soup, and I found precooked and shredded chicken that was seasoned with just salt, pepper, onion and something… not a “mexican” taste or “italian” taste, and it was perfect. So if I was making my own shredded chicken, I would keep the seasoning simple. I wasn’t planning on soup for supper yesterday, but plans changed at the last minute and this soup saved dinner! hah! Thanks for another great recipe!

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    • Donya

      April 7, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      Hey Diane!
      Thank you so much for another wonderful, heartwarming comment you are so kind! I am so grateful that you are enjoying my recipes, this one is a go to soup in my family, my boys love it. Keep me up to date on your next recipe!
      ~Donya

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      • Diane

        August 9, 2021 at 1:48 pm

        Hi Donya: I have made this soup at least 3 more times lol and it’s been PERFECT everytime. I just love it! I made it again last night and didn’t have any carrots ( !!?! ) so I chopped a handful of spinach and used that instead. STILL YUM. Thank you again for a staple!!!!!

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        • Donya

          August 10, 2021 at 10:39 am

          Hey there Diane!
          I am so glad to hear from you, it’s been a while since I’ve heard from you! Thank you so very much for your continued support, your kind words, and your many phenomenal ratings! I’m so happy that you liked this soup, it was always a favorite of my family’s, especially during the fall and winter, it’s a comfort food recipe. I bet the spinach was delicious in this, great way to add veggies to the meal. Thank you so much for your support, it is great to hear from you as always!
          Best,
          ~Donya

          Reply
  3. Yvonne

    October 26, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Love this soup! It’s so quick and easy and so tasty.

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    • Donya

      October 28, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      THANK YOU, Yvonne! I love hearing the people tired the recipe and liked it. I’m make a big pot of this as we speak because I’ve got one with the sniffles.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Debra

    October 26, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    I have this pinned. Will be trying it out tonight! I have all the ingredients in my pantry, how great is that?

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 28, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Great, Debra! That’s one of my goals is to cook with ingredients that we all typically have in our fridge & pantry. I hope you like it.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Joanne @ No Plate Like Home

    October 26, 2017 at 2:49 am

    This soup looks and sounds amazing! I love white beans and tortellini. This is a great twist on Tuscan Bean Soup.

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    • Donya

      October 28, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks, Joanne! Mr. A Southern Soul loves it and my son does too. He takes it to school in a thermos and it’s the perfect lunch. So glad you stopped by!
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Julie Pollitt

    October 20, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    My family would love this dish! Printing out the recipe!

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    • Donya

      October 20, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      I’m so glad you like this recipe, Julie! It always gets rave reviews.
      Thanks for stopping by,
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply

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