Description
A warm, hearty bowl of Cozy Chicken Tortellini Soup made with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and a medley of aromatic vegetables for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the pot: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine chicken and broth: Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, and Italian herbs. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 5-9 minutes.
- Add optional greens: Stir in fresh spinach or kale during the last minute of cooking.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use homemade broth for deeper flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs or parmesan cheese for added taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg