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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is jam packed with delicious goodies! Golden pillows of tortellini swim next to succulent shredded chicken and sweet carrots, all in addictive chicken broth. Easy, filling and so tasty!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Sauté the carrots and onions for 10 minutes, or until golden brown
- Add the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and chicken breasts to the pot.
- Bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prep the roux: Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and all of the flour to a small pot set over low heat. Mix well with a whisk until combined and golden
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
- Add the cooked roux to the large pot with the chicken broth and veggies and stir well.
- Add the tortellini and boil according to the instructions.
- Add the chicken back to the pot, then stir in the cheese, heavy cream, and thyme, and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store creamy chicken tortellini soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1039mg
(43%)
Potassium
708mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3007IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 708mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3007IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.