Description
This creamy chicken and tortellini soup combines tender chicken, flavorful tortellini, and a rich broth, creating a deliciously satisfying bowl of goodness perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the shredded chicken and heavy cream to the pot.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish each bowl with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Cooking tortellini in a separate pot prevents them from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: soup, chicken, tortellini, comfort food, Italian