Creamy Asiago Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
This Creamy Asiago Chicken Tortellini Soup combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and cheesy tortellini in a rich, flavorful broth. Enhanced with Asiago cheese and a splash of heavy cream, this cozy soup is perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Author: lucas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Protein & Cheese
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Oils
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, chop the mushrooms, dice the onion, and mince the garlic to have all ingredients ready.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot, cooking and stirring occasionally until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through but tender.
- Add mushrooms: Stir in the chopped mushrooms and sauté until softened and lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Simmer the broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to blend flavors.
- Cook tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, usually 4-6 minutes, until tender but still slightly firm.
- Finish with cream and cheese: Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream and grated Asiago cheese until the cheese has melted smoothly and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra Asiago or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini if possible for a tender texture; frozen works well too.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream for a lighter or richer soup consistency.
- Low-sodium chicken broth helps control saltiness, but season to taste.
- This soup pairs well with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken tortellini soup, creamy chicken soup, Asiago cheese soup, mushroom tortellini soup, comforting Italian soup