Description
A hearty and comforting creamy chicken tortellini soup packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheese-filled tortellini in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pieces (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 pieces medium carrots, sliced
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 9 oz package cheese tortellini
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 lemon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice carrots and celery into uniform pieces. Mince garlic finely. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks for even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini to simmering soup. Cook 3-5 minutes until pasta floats to surface, indicating it’s done.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh spinach or kale just before serving. Add lemon juice if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken – it continues cooking in the hot broth, so golden exterior is sufficient
- Use fresh tortellini when possible as it cooks faster and has better texture than frozen varieties
- Add greens at the very end to maintain their vibrant color and prevent them from becoming mushy
- For richer flavor, let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy chicken tortellini soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, chicken soup, tortellini, homemade soup