Description
This Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Made with aromatic sautéed vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and cheesy tortellini pasta simmered in a flavorful chicken broth, it’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. Ready in just 40 minutes, this soup is great for families and can be easily adapted for leftovers.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped or sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley to taste (for garnish)
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked or rotisserie chicken (or more, to taste)
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped celery, chopped carrots, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for a few more minutes, allowing the vegetables to start softening and the flavors to meld.
- Simmer the Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth and increase heat to high. When the broth begins to boil, reduce the heat to a rapid simmer. Let the soup cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened to your liking.
- Add Chicken and Tortellini: Stir in the shredded chicken and refrigerated cheese tortellini. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for several minutes until the tortellini is cooked through. Monitor carefully and reduce heat if the soup begins to boil too vigorously.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- The tortellini absorbs broth the longer it sits, so the soup is best eaten fresh. For leftovers, you may need to add more water or chicken broth to thin the soup.
- If you plan to make large portions to eat later, keep the broth separate and add uncooked tortellini only when reheating; tortellini cooks quickly.
- For alternative cooking methods, see the blog post for slow cooker or Instant Pot versions of this soup.
- Serves 4-6 depending on portion size and accompaniments.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
