Chicken Tortellini Soup
Celebrate National Tortellini Day with this flavorful Chicken Tortellini Soup. It is made with cheese tortellini, carrots, celery, onions, shredded chicken, and spices in a savory broth.
Servings 6
Equipment
- Medium Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 quarts chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- Grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- In a medium Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken and tortellini; simmer until the chicken is warmed through and the tortellini is tender, about 3-5 more minutes.
- Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.