Chicken Tortellini Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Description
This soup starts by sautéing chopped onions and chicken pieces in olive oil until browned but not fully cooked. Italian seasoning is added along with chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes with juices, chopped carrots, celery, and a bay leaf. The mixture simmers for 10 minutes to develop flavor and cook the vegetables.
After removing the bay leaf, cheese tortellini and fresh spinach (or kale) are stirred in and cooked for another 7 minutes until the tortellini is tender. The combination results in a broth that carries the mild tomato and herb flavors alongside tender chicken and softened vegetables. The cheese tortellini adds a delicate pasta component that enriches the soup’s texture.
Served with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese, this soup works well as a comforting meal with balanced protein, pasta, and vegetables. Variations include adding cream for richness or using crushed tomatoes for a thicker broth. To avoid soggy leftover tortellini, cooking pasta separately and adding it to bowls individually is recommended.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces, boneless skinless
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (14.5 ounce each) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (12 ounce each) package cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 2 cups spinach or kale, lightly packed, chopped, fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, shredded
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt & pepper.
- In a large dutch oven, cook onion and chicken until browned (chicken does not need to be cooked through).
- Add seasonings, chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in tortellini and spinach, simmer an additional 7 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add 1 cup of heavy cream when adding tortellini.
- Using crushed tomatoes results in a thicker tomato broth.
- To keep leftovers from becoming soggy, cook tortellini separately and add to individual servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3449IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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