Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat

Step 2

Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more

Step 4

Sprinkle with the flour and stir until incorporated

Step 5

Add in the chicken stock, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, cream, and parmesan; cook, stirring, until fully incorporated

Step 6

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes

Step 7

Stir in the chicken, tortellini, and spinach

Step 8

Cook until the spinach is wilted, the tortellini is tender, and the chicken is warmed through, 3-5 minutes.Ladle the soup into bowls

Step 9

Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.