Description
This Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting and hearty meal featuring tender rotisserie chicken, flavorful vegetables, and cheese tortellini in a savory chicken broth. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in just 40 minutes. The soup is rich in flavor, easy to prepare, and can be customized to your liking, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauté Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 3 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped or sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Soup & Protein
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked or rotisserie chicken (or more, to taste)
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley to taste, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Add the olive oil and chopped onion to a large soup pot. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing the onion to soften and lightly brown, enhancing the soup’s flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped celery, carrots, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Continue cooking for a few more minutes to combine flavors and soften the vegetables slightly.
- Simmer Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened to your preference.
- Add Chicken and Tortellini: Stir in the shredded chicken and cheese tortellini. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent vigorous boiling.
- Season and Garnish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The tortellini absorbs broth the longer the soup sits, so it’s best enjoyed fresh. For leftovers, add additional water or chicken broth to maintain consistency.
- If planning to keep leftovers, consider storing broth and tortellini separately and adding freshly cooked tortellini when reheating.
- For alternate cooking methods, see tips for making this soup in a slow cooker or Instant Pot in the blog post.
- Serves 4-6 people depending on portion size and accompaniments.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
