Description
A comforting and creamy chicken tortellini soup, packed with tender chicken, delicious tortellini, and a rich broth. Perfect for cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breast
- 1 bag of fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional for a creamy version)
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken by sautéing in olive oil until golden brown, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- 5. Drop in the tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes, following package instructions.
- 6. For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7. Add spinach in the last minute of cooking for a fresh pop of color and nutrition.
- 8. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable to suit different dietary needs.
- You can add more vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. The soup can thicken, so you may need to add more broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg