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Harvest Chicken Tortellini Soup

Name: Harvest Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6–8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded; 1 package cheese-stuffed tortellini (about 9–10 oz); 1 small onion, diced; 2 cups spinach; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for cooking and topping; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Ground mustard, to taste; Fresh basil, for cooking and garnish; Fresh sage, for cooking; Splash of hot sauce; 1 chicken bouillon cube; Oyster crackers, for topping; Secret ingredient: white wine, optional (I used Sauvignon Blanc); Splash of lemon juice

Posted October 11, 2026 · by The Hangry Wife

Not to be dramatic but this soup could fix my attitude. 👀🍲

Creamy broth, tender chicken, pillowy tortellini, and cozy fall flavors. This is the kind of soup that makes you feel extra cozy this fall.

Tell me: Are you adding a splash of wine to your soup or keeping it innocent? 👇

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Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Serves: 6–8

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 package cheese-stuffed tortellini (about 9–10 oz)
1 small onion, diced
2 cups spinach
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for cooking and topping
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Ground mustard, to taste
Fresh basil, for cooking and garnish
Fresh sage, for cooking
Splash of hot sauce
1 chicken bouillon cube
Oyster crackers, for topping
Secret ingredient: white wine, optional (I used Sauvignon Blanc)
Splash of lemon juice

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Season and cook the chicken, shred and then set aside.
Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the white wine, if using, and let it reduce. Pour in the chicken broth and add the Italian seasoning, basil, ground mustard, and sage.
Add the chicken bouillon cube and spinach.
Return the chicken to the pot and simmer in the broth.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan.
Add the tortellini and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Season to taste and finish with fresh basil, shredded Parmesan and oyster crackers.