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Chicken Tortellini Soup

Comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup: Easy, Hearty, and Cozy

Enjoy a comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup that combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and soft tortellini in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Bone-in Chicken Breast Can substitute with boneless chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 tsp Salt Fresh ground is preferred.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Fresh ground is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Or use individual dried herbs like oregano or thyme.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For dairy-free, use olive oil.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with parsnips or bell peppers.
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce Adjust based on heat preference.
For the Pasta
  • 9 oz Refrigerated Tortellini Can substitute with any small pasta.

Equipment

  • Large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the bone-in chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and remove it from the pot.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter, add onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add the seared chicken back into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, partially covering the pot, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the broth and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir to combine, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker broth, blend a portion of the soup before adding the tortellini. Store tortellini separately from the broth if planning on leftovers.

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