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Chicken Tortellini White Bean Soup

Published: Sep 27, 2021 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Chicken Tortellini White Bean Soup is a comforting easy soup recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.

A green bowl filled with chicken tortellini white bean soup.
ChickenTortellini and White Bean Soup

If you love eating a hot bowl of soup when the weather turns chilly this chicken soup recipe is perfect.

I love a good chicken noodle soup but sometimes I crave a soup with a bit more comfort. Cheese tortellini is a perfect substitution when I get bored with plain noodles.

This homemade soup has a rich broth packed full of flavor and is so easy to make you can have it on the table in about about an hour.

It is even faster to make if you use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken!

I make homemade soup all year long. It is a meal I love to eat for lunch or dinner any time of the year.

This recipe was originally share on February 24, 2013 and has been updated September 25, 2021 with new photos and information.

How to make Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup

The ingredient list for this soup recipe is short. Scroll down to the recipe card where can find all the ingredient amounts.

Chicken tortellini ingredients in individual bowls.
  • butter
  • vegetables: carrots, celery, small onion, (fresh baby spinach leaves, optional)
  • seasonings: minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, parsley flakes
  • protein: boneless skinless chicken
  • chicken broth
  • bay leaves
  • canned: whole tomatoes, cannellini beans
  • tortellini: cheese tortellini- frozen, fresh or dry tortellini will work.

Directions

Step 1: Melt the butter in an 8 quart Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.


Step 2: Add the sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, minced garlic to the Dutch oven. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

Carrots, celery, onion and garlic that has been sautéed in butter in a Dutch oven.


Step 3: Add the seasonings to the pot and stir.

Adding seasonings to soup vegetables in the pot.

Step 4: Add the chicken to the pot and pour 6 cups of the chicken broth into the pot.

A chicken breast in the pot with chicken broth.


Don't forget the bay leaves! This is one of the most important ingredients when making homemade soup.

Step 5: Bring the soup ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Chicken soup boiling in a Dutch oven.


Step 6: Once the chicken is cooked remove it from the pot. Dice or shred the chicken.

Diced chicken in a small oval bowl.

Step 7: Return the diced chicken to the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, white beans and cheese tortellini to the pot. If using fresh spinach add it to the pot also.

Adding the beans, chicken and tomatoes to to soup pot.


Step 8: Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into the pot.
Simmer the soup until the tomato, beans and tortellini are heated through.

Closeup of a ladle full of soup.


Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. My homemade no knead garlic rosemary bread goes great with soup.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Always cook raw chicken until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. degrees.
  • Cheese tortellini: If using dry tortellini cook and drain before adding to the soup. If using frozen tortellini thaw in cold water and drain before adding to the pot.
  • Fresh spinach is delicious add in to this soup.
  • Substitutions: small cheese ravioli can be used instead of cheese tortellini
  • Chicken: boneless skinless chicken thighs, left over roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken can be used instead of raw chicken breast.
  • Immediately remove the pot from the heat after adding the tortellini to prevent the pasta from over cooking.
A bowl of tortellini soup with chicken.

Alternate cooking methods

  • Instant Pot directions: Add all of the ingredients except the tortellini to the insert pot of the Instant Pot. Cover, set the valve to sealing. Cook for 7 minutes on manual. Open and remove the chicken. Shred or dice. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the tortellini. Serve once the tortellini is hot.
  • Slow cooker directions: Follow the same directions as for the Instant Pot. Cover and slow cook on high for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Shred the chicken and return to the pot. Stir in the tortellini. Place the lid on so the tortellini heats up. Serve once the pasta is hot.
  • Cooked chicken: If using cooked chicken for this recipe add all of the ingredients except the tortellini to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about fifteen minutes before adding the tortellini. Serve once the tortillini is hot.

More soup recipes

Check out these other soup recipes you can try.

  • Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup
  • Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup
  • Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
  • Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup - Hearty & Delicious

Print the Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup below

A green bowl filled with chicken tortellini white bean soup.

Chicken Tortellini White Bean Soup

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup is a delicious chicken soup recipe make with chicken, tortellini, cannellini beans, and canned tomatoes. An easy homemade soup recipe that only takes about an hour to make and is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 8 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup carrot peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced celery
  • 1 small white onion peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 large boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken)
  • 64 ounces low sodium chicken broth, divided (two 32 oz. cartons)
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 14 oz. canned whole tomatoes, drained well, roughly chopped
  • 15 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups Cheese Tortellini (if using frozen thaw before using)
  • 1 handful baby spinach leaves optional
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Instructions 

  • Melt the butter in an 8 quart Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, minced garlic to the Dutch oven. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and pour 6 cups of the chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked remove it from the pot. Dice or shred the chicken.
  • Return the chicken to the pot.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, white beans and cheese tortellini to the pot.
  • Pour the remaining chicken broth into the pot.
  • Simmer the soup until the tomato, beans and tortellini are heated through.
  • Remove from heat as soon as the tortellini is hot to prevent over cooking the pasta.
  • Serve with bread or crackers.

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Recipe Expert Tips

Recipe Tips
  • Always cook raw chicken until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. degrees.
  • Cheese tortellini: If using dry tortellini cook and drain before adding to the soup. If using frozen tortellini thaw in cold water and drain before adding to the pot.
  • Fresh spinach is delicious add in to this soup.
  • Substitutions: small cheese ravioli can be used instead of cheese tortellini
  • Chicken: boneless skinless chicken thighs, left over roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken can be used instead of raw chicken breast.
  • Immediately remove the pot from the heat after adding the tortellini to prevent the pasta from over cooking.
Alternate cooking methods
  • Instant Pot directions: Add all of the ingredients except the tortellini to the insert pot of the Instant Pot. Cover, set the valve to sealing. Cook for 7 minutes on manual. Open and remove the chicken. Shred or dice. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the tortellini. Serve once the tortellini is hot.
  • Slow cooker directions: Follow the same directions as for the Instant Pot. Cover and slow cook on high for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Shred the chicken and return to the pot. Stir in the tortellini. Place the lid on so the tortellini heats up. Serve once the pasta is hot.
  • Cooked chicken: If using cooked chicken for this recipe add all of the ingredients except the tortellini to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about fifteen minutes before adding the tortellini. Serve once the tortellini is hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2421IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles

    March 02, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    This sounds delish, Arlene!! I love tortellini recipes!
    Thank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      March 02, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Lyuba

      Thank you and your welcome

      Reply
  2. Faye Leong

    February 28, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Wonderful chicken soup! Love the idea of using crock pot too!

    Reply
  3. Linda@There and Back Again

    February 26, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Your soup looks delicious! So Italian, and a lovely combo of flavors. I think people should use more beans in soup.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      February 27, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Linda

      Thank you so much. I love to add beans to all my soups. It's so easy to change up a recipe just by changing the type of beans you include.

      Reply
  4. Family Foodie

    February 26, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    You have combined some of my favorite ingredients and I can not wait to try this beautiful recipe. Your pics look amazing!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      February 26, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      Isabel

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite

    February 26, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I am the same way when it comes to soup, I very rarely use a recipe. It is a fantastic way to use up leftovers. I absolutely love tortellini so this soup sounds amazing

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      February 26, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Laura

      Thank you.

      Reply
  6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

    February 26, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I'm with you. . I love using my crock pot! Does all the work for you, love it!

    Reply
  7. Crystal

    February 25, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    mmm this looks delicious! i love pasta in my soup 🙂

    Reply
  8. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife

    February 25, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    ooooooooo it looks wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Renee

    February 25, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I've had tortellini in pasta salads but never thought of it in soups. I really don't know why. Thanks for the inspiration and it is a lovely soup. Love the white beans.

    Reply
  10. Bea

    February 25, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    This looks like the perfect bowl to warm you up 🙂

    Reply
  11. Courtney @ Neighborfood

    February 25, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Oh man! I could really use some 80 degree temps right now! That sounds amazing! Guess I'm just going to have to warm up with delicious soup for now. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sarah

    February 24, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I LOVE tortellini! This soup/stew looks delicious

    Reply
  13. Liz

    February 24, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Mmmmmm....cheese tortellini! Yup, I must make this soup, too!!! Hearty enough for the hubby to love it, too!

    Reply
  14. Donna

    February 24, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Ah, I adore a good chicken soup. The tortellini is a nice addition.

    Reply
  15. Cindy's Recipes and Writings

    February 24, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    Love tortellini in soup!

    Reply
  16. Conni @FoodieArmyWife

    February 24, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    It's funny - here it can actually get down to the 40s at night in the middle of summer! 🙂 That's a perk to living in Alaksa...it can be soup weather ANYTIME!

    Reply
  17. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    February 24, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I really like the combo of broth and filled pasta. This soup is spot on! Very nice recipe.

    Reply
  18. Tammi @ Momma's Meals

    February 24, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Love tortellini and love beans. Win Win for me!!

    Reply
  19. Hezzi-D

    February 24, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I wouldn't have thought to use white beans in this soup but it looks really great!

    Reply
  20. Amanda @ MarocMama

    February 24, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    This looks wonderful! I think it's something my two boys would gobble up in a heartbeat!

    Reply
  21. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

    February 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Between my wheat allergy and gestational diabetes, tortellini is one of the things I miss. Your soup sounds soo yummy with the beans and spinach added in.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      February 24, 2013 at 12:18 pm

      Brianne

      Sorry to hear about your wheat allergy! Have you ever tried making rice pasta? One of these days I am going to make some. I had a lasagna made with rice pasta and it was so good!

      Reply
      • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

        February 24, 2013 at 12:33 pm

        I have had some good gluten free pasta! I only recently found gluten free tortellini - just have to wait till I can eat carbs again to try it!

  22. DB-The Foodie Stuntman

    February 24, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Tortellini in soup? YUM!

    Reply
  23. Susan

    February 24, 2013 at 10:22 am

    You've got a completely meal here between the tortellini, chicken and beans!

    Reply
  24. Tara

    February 24, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Love the combination of the chicken, tortellini and beans!!

    Reply
  25. Jennie @themessybakerblog

    February 24, 2013 at 9:33 am

    81 degrees? I'm jealous. This soup looks so inviting. I love anything that includes cheese stuffed noodles.

    Reply
  26. MLuisa My cute bride (@Mycutebride)

    February 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I've never thought about tortellinis in a soup, but it looks great!!

    Reply
  27. Jen @JuanitasCocina

    February 24, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I love tortellini and I know we'd love this soup! YUM!

    Reply
  28. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers

    February 24, 2013 at 9:07 am

    What a wonderful looking soup!! I love the combination of flavors and texture between the chicken, beans and tortellini, this soup is awesome!

    Reply
  29. Krayl funch

    February 24, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I love the addition of the white beans. Always looking for good protein sources. Looks tasty!

    Reply
  30. Diana @GourmetDrizzles

    February 24, 2013 at 8:59 am

    What a lovely combination. Can't wait to give this a try as I love tortellini and white beans!

    Reply
  31. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog

    February 24, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Yum! I love tortellini in soups.

    Reply
  32. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

    February 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

    So hearty, love this soup! It is snowing like crazy here today, so I think it is a soup day!

    Reply
  33. Lane @ Supper for a Steal

    February 24, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Love using tortellini in soup. It is one of my go to ingredients for a quick throw together soup.

    Reply

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