Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

This Chicken Tortellini Soup is a hearty and easy recipe, which is made with shredded rotisserie chicken and cheese tortellini. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 25 minutes.

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Chicken Tortellini Soup Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 qt. chicken broth
• 3 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Grated parmesan cheese, to serve

How To Make Chicken Tortellini Soup

1. Sauté the vegetables: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add aromatics and broth: Add the garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
3. Cook the tortellini and chicken: Add the shredded chicken and the refrigerated tortellini to the boiling broth. Let the soup simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the chicken is heated through.
4. Serve: Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve the soup hot, with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Recipe Tips

• How to make it creamy? For a richer, creamier soup, you can stir in ½ cup of heavy cream or half-and-half during the last minute of cooking, just before adding the parsley.
• Can I use frozen tortellini? Yes, frozen tortellini works perfectly. You will need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time; follow the package directions for the best results.
• Can I add other vegetables? Absolutely. A few large handfuls of fresh baby spinach or chopped kale can be stirred in at the very end until wilted for extra nutrition and color.
• How to prevent mushy tortellini? If you plan on having leftovers, the tortellini will absorb broth and can become soft. For the best texture, you can cook the tortellini separately and add it to individual bowls before ladling the soup over it.

What To Serve With Chicken Tortellini Soup

This hearty soup is a complete meal, but it’s even better with a side for dipping.

• Warm, crusty garlic bread
• A simple Caesar salad
• Cheesy breadsticks

How To Store Chicken Tortellini Soup

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The tortellini will continue to soften and absorb the broth. You may want to add a splash of extra broth when reheating.
• Freeze: It’s best to freeze the soup base without the tortellini, as they can become mushy when thawed. Let the soup base cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months. Cook fresh tortellini when you reheat the soup.

Chicken Tortellini Soup Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 2 cups)
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 30g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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