Chicken Alfredo Soup

Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup takes a best-loved pasta dish and turns it into a soup! It’s still creamy and delicious!!

Chicken alfredo is a favorite dinner recipe in our house. We’ve put a spin on it by turning it into Chicken alfredo pizza and today’s creamy soup that is beyond delicious!

Close up of bowl filled with Chicken Alfredo Soup

A favorite dinner in soup form!

This Easy Chicken Alfredo Soup fits under easy, yummy, and definitely under the unique category!

Its all the great flavors of your favorite Chicken Alfredo recipe, mixed up in a creamy, warm soup.

Does it get any better than that? I think not. 😉

Yes, we know – we are mildly obsessed with soup recipes, so why not turn one of our favorite dinner recipes into one of our new, favorite soup recipes?

This particular recipe was simple and perfect to enjoy during the cooler months. With the pasta/chicken/Alfredo flavors, it’s hard not to like this soup!

If you love simple soups that are packed full of flavor, we highly suggest try this recipe. It’s hearty and so delicious.

How to make Alfredo Soup

CHICKEN. In a hot skillet add olive oil and cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.

BROTH. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 2 min). Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add flour and whisk 2-3 minutes, until golden. Lastly, add chicken broth and half/half. Let simmer 15 minutes, until thickened.

PASTA. Add tortellini to pot and cook 10 minutes, until al dente. Add diced chicken and season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

Spoonful of Chicken Alfredo Soup

Tips + FAQ

Tortellini and Tortelloni are so similar that it’s hard to tell the difference. Tortellini is about 2 grams smaller and are commonly used in soups and other broth based dishes. Whereas, the larger tortelloni are typically served in sauces.

Tortellini are filled with cheese, vegetables or meats. Tortelloni are typically filled with cheese or vegetables. In this soup we recommend using a cheese tortellini.

Easily add veggies to this soup. If you want to add broccoli florets or maybe even bite sized pieces of asparagus, I would suggest steaming them first then adding them to the soup when it has finished cooking.

Some other variation ideas include adding some spice with crushed red pepper flakes, add extra flavor with bacon bits, or use different pasta such as bow tie, penne, or egg noodles.

How to store? Store the soup in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Once the soup has cooled, divide it into individual serving sizes, or, if you have a lot left over, store it in one large container and save for another meal.

How to freeze? Freeze the soup after letting it cool completely and placing it in freezer safe bags. It is recommended that you don’t freeze the tortellinis because it doesn’t do well in the freezer. When ready to eat the leftovers let it thaw in the fridge and then rewarm it on the stove!

How to reheat? Reheat Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup low and slow, especially if the soup has been frozen. Stir frequently over low heat allowing the cream to incorporate into the soup. It may also help to add a little fresh cream as you are reheating the soup.

Bowl of Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Chicken Alfredo Soup Recipe

5 from 13 votes
Easy Chicken Alfredo Soup takes a best-loved pasta dish and turns it into a soup! It's still creamy and delicious!!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 542 kcal
Author Lil’ Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil for garnish
  • shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a hot skillet add olive oil and cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 2 min). Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add flour and whisk 2-3 minutes, until golden. Add chicken broth and half/half. Let simmer 15 minutes, until thickened.
  • Add tortellini to pot and cook 10 minutes, until al dente. Add diced chicken and season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

Adapted from www.delish.com

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  1. 5 stars
    Easy, delicious, and filling! This soup is incredible! Love the flavors. And the chicken & pasta are absolutely perfectly paired! Delish!

  2. 5 stars
    My kids love Alfredo and so wasn’t surprised that this soup disappeared. The soup is easy to make and had no problems.