Description
This Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any day. Featuring tender shredded chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful chicken broth, this soup is quick to prepare and satisfying to eat. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a nutritious lunch, with simple ingredients and straightforward steps that make it accessible even for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped or sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked or rotisserie chicken (or more, to taste)
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion softens and starts to lightly brown.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped celery, carrots, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for a few more minutes to combine the flavors and soften the vegetables slightly.
- Simmer Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables reach your preferred tenderness.
- Add Chicken and Tortellini: Stir in the shredded chicken and refrigerated cheese tortellini. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the soup for a few more minutes until the tortellini is tender and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent overly vigorous boiling.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Finish by sprinkling chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- The tortellini absorbs broth over time, so this soup is best enjoyed immediately. Leftovers remain tasty but may require adding extra water or chicken broth to adjust thickness.
- If making large leftovers, store broth separately and add uncooked tortellini to individual servings when reheating to keep them fresh and perfectly cooked.
- For alternative cooking methods, refer to the blog post for slow cooker and Instant Pot variations of this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ThirtySixg
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
