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Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh vegetables in a comforting broth.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large sweet onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 cups carrots (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (2 large breasts)
  • 9 cups chicken broth
  • 8.8 ounces DeLallo Three-Cheese Tortellini Pasta
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup heavy cream (add more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons frozen spinach (or 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Saute onions in olive oil for 3 minutes, then add bell pepper, carrots, and garlic; cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken breasts, broth, thyme, red pepper, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken and shred.
  • Stir in tortellini; cook for 10-14 minutes. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Turn off heat; stir in heavy cream, spinach, and parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Feel free to add more cream or seasonings to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, soup, Tortellini