Description
This easy chicken tortellini soup is heartwarming and loaded with plenty of delectable tortellini pasta, veggies and juicy chicken in an absolutely irresistible broth.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, halved lengthwise, then sliced into 1/2-inch thick
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced or cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1.5 pounds |3 cups sautéed and shredded chicken breasts
- 1 ( 8-to 10 ounce ) package refrigerated tortellini of your choice
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the celery, carrots, garlic, Italian seasoning, celery seeds ( if using) and red chili flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and bouillon powder to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
- Add tortellini and cook over medium-high heat according to package directions. If they absorb a lot of broth , add more to taste.
- Add the cooked chicken and cook until warmed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup recipes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 395kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1571mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 66mg