Description
Chicken tortellini soup is a comforting and flavorful dish with tender chicken and pillowy tortellini in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Stir occasionally and let them cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and tortellini. Let the soup continue to simmer for another 5–7 minutes, or until the tortellini are tender.
- If using spinach, stir it in during the final 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove before serving.
- Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Tortellini Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe