Creamy mushroom tortellini soup

Mushroom tortellini soup is everything you want in a weeknight dinner - quick to make, absolutely delicious, and satisfying enough to be a complete meal. Plump cheese-filled tortellini swim in a creamy mushroom broth with wilted spinach.

This is the kind of soup that kids and adults alike will devour. It comes together in 30 minutes using store-bought tortellini, making it perfect for busy evenings when you need comfort food fast.

Tortellini Options

  • Cheese: Classic choice
  • Spinach and ricotta: More vegetables
  • Meat-filled: Heartier option
  • Fresh or frozen: Both work well

Make It Richer

  • Add Parmesan to broth
  • Drizzle truffle oil
  • Stir in mascarpone
  • Top with crispy pancetta

Serving Suggestions

  • Fresh Parmesan
  • Crusty Italian bread
  • Fresh basil
  • Family weeknight dinner

Mushroom Tortellini Soup

Creamy soup with cheese tortellini and mushrooms.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6

Nutrition per serving

365Calories
14gProtein
38gCarbs
18gFat
4gFiber
5gSugar

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sauté mushrooms. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook 8 minutes until golden. Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add broth. Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook tortellini. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 3-5 minutes for fresh, 7-9 for frozen).
  4. Finish. Reduce heat. Stir in cream and spinach. Cook 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan.

Recipe Notes

  • Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth.
  • Add protein: Include cooked chicken or Italian sausage.
  • Store separately: Keep tortellini in broth separately to prevent sogginess.
  • Storage: Refrigerate 3 days. Tortellini will absorb liquid.