Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy meals. Combining tender shredded chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich creamy broth enhanced with Italian seasoning, this soup is both flavorful and easy to make in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook vegetables: Add sliced carrots and celery to the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add broth and boil: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add chicken and tortellini: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and cheese tortellini. Cook following the tortellini package instructions, generally 7-9 minutes, ensuring the tortellini is tender.
- Add cream and seasoning: Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer soup: Let the soup gently simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the soup is heated through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture, but frozen can work too with adjustments in cooking time.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a nice subtle heat.
- Make sure the chicken broth is well-seasoned or use homemade broth for richer flavor.
