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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup - Made 3 Ways!

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is easy and a delightfully creamy chicken soup with tortellini made on a stove top, slow cooker or instant pot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ large white onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6-7 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pkg (12 oz) cheese tortellini pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, no salt added
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Options
  • toasted bread for serving
  • fresh basil for garnish, if desired
  • 3-4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3-4 carrots, sliced or diced
  • 1 bag (8 oz) fresh baby spinach

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
  2. Add the chicken to a medium size bowl and drizzle in the olive oil and half of the salt and pepper. Adjust until coated.
  3. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the oil and seasoned chicken to the pot. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and cool. Then shred the chicken into larger size pieces.
  4. Add the butter to the pot and cook the onion in it until it becomes soft and translucent. Add celery and carrots, if you are using them.
  5. Add in the remaining salt and pepper, garlic paste, dried basil and oregano. Stir and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  6. Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to boil over medium high heat.
  7. Add the tortellini and cook according to the instructions on the package that you have.
  8. Add the chicken. Stir to combine.
  9. Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Stir until incorporated. Allow to simmer for five more minutes.
  10. Remove the pan from the heat and add baby spinach, if using.
  11. Serve with bread and fresh basil. Enjoy every spoonful.

Notes

  • Storage options:
  • Storage options:
  • - This soup can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • - This soup can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • - When reheating, the soup will have separated. Simply stir the soup together then reheat as usual.
  • - When reheating, the soup will have separated. Simply stir the soup together then reheat as usual.
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  • To make an average meal into a mind blowing culinary sensation simply pick and serve a delicious side dish and make sure you add the oh so tasty wonton crisps!

Nutrition Information

Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 619mg (26%) Potassium 722mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 652IU (13%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 619mg 26%
Potassium 722mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 652IU 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.