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    Home » Recipes » Soup Recipes

    Restaurant Style Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Published: Nov 7, 2012 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    How to make Chicken Tortellini Soup. Not only does it warm the body but it warms the soul.I wanted to make something comforting for this post, and when so many have so little I didn’t feel a dessert was the message I wanted to convey. And then I remembered the day Mama Jeanette found me on that park bench. I was cold, wet, exhausted, and so very near the end of my rope, but when Mama Jeanette put that bowl of soup down in front of me for the first time in months, I felt hope. There’s just something magical about soup, it warms the body and warms the soul.

    I wanted to make something comforting for this post, and when so many have so little I didn’t feel a dessert was the message I wanted to convey. And then I remembered the day Mama Jeanette found me on that park bench. I was cold, wet, exhausted, and so very near the end of my rope, but when Mama Jeanette put that bowl of soup down in front of me for the first time in months, I felt hope. There’s just something magical about soup, it warms the body and warms the soul.

    white bowl with chicken tortellini soup with a spoon in the bowl sitting on a green napkin

    So for my post today, I made one of my favorite soups, nothing fancy just a simple chicken soup. I happened to have some sausage tortellini on hand so they found their way into the soup pot, but any noodle would work just as well.

    white bowlful of chicken tortellini soup sitting on a white table with a plate of sliced bread and a spoon sitting on a green napkin

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    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Soup warms the body and warms the soul. My authentic chicken tortellini soup is the perfect addition to any dinner table. Try it tonight!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 237kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz boneless chicken thighs diced
    • 2 carrots peeled and diced
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 4 stalks celery diced
    • 1 small zucchini diced
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 16 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
    • 12 oz cheese tortellini
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • black pepper and sea salt to taste
    • grated Romano cheese for serving
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    Instructions

    • in a small stock pot add a tablespoon of olive oil, the diced carrots, celery, onion, and zucchini and allow them to cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add the chicken and continue cooking until the chicken has been seared (2-3 minutes).
    • Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, turn down the heat and allow to simmer.
    • Add the cannellini beans and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes.
    • Add in the spinach and tortellini and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
    • season with sea salt and black pepper to tatse
    • serve with a sprinkle of grated romano cheese and crusty bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3390IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Kortni

      June 04, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Making this soup right now. This is the first recipe I am trying from your site. It smells and looks good so far. However, a little clarification on the cannellini beans would have been nice. 16 oz of beans isn’t very descriptive. Are they canned beans? Are they dry beans? If they are dry beans, do I need to soak them overnight first? Or will they cook up nicely in the soup as is? Just wondering!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 04, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        thanks for stopping by Kortni, and I hope you enjoy the recipe.
        they are canned beans

        Reply
    2. love cooking

      November 15, 2012 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe, simple and delicious. Hot soup not only warms our stomach, sometimes, it also warms our heart. Add a lot of black pepper or some ginger, great during cold weather. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Nancy/SpicieFoodie

      November 11, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Dennis,
      Your south is very fitting for the cause. It is so sad to hear of the devastation but wonderful to see the outpouring of help. You know I’m a firm believer that it doesn’t have to be fancy to be out of this world. Your soup sounds and looks amazing. Always wanted to try adding tortellini or ravioli to soup, so thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
    4. Luksana

      November 10, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      Nice simple soup, everyone will love this.

      Reply
    5. Lynn

      November 09, 2012 at 12:00 am

      Inspire, comfort, give 100% from your heart- that’s chef Dennis! Being on the complete other side of the country, it’s easy to hear what’s happening out east then forget about it. Thank you for sharing, for bringing the blogging community together to help!

      Reply
    6. anna

      November 08, 2012 at 11:42 pm

      well said, chef. you have a big heart.

      Reply
    7. Amy @ Amy's Cooking Adventures

      November 08, 2012 at 10:01 pm

      This soup looks delicious! SO wonderful of you to help out those in need!

      Reply
    8. adam @unorthodoxepicure

      November 08, 2012 at 7:23 pm

      First, your soup looks divine. It also warms my heart that there are still plenty of people — like yourself — who tend to put others first. I also understand your feeling about New Jersey. I was born and raised in Texas. Moved to NJ for about four years during the 90s, then moved back to Texas. But I miss the sights, sounds and smells of the boardwalk overlooking the Jersey Shore. And I miss the many friends I made while living in the Garden State.

      Reply
    9. Lora @cakeduchess

      November 08, 2012 at 10:28 am

      Such comforting soup for a much needed cause: helping Sandy victims. Lovely post, Dennis.

      Reply
    10. Jen @JuanitasCocina

      November 08, 2012 at 6:54 am

      Lovely. Thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
    11. Liz

      November 08, 2012 at 6:45 am

      What a heartwarming dish and post, Chef Dennis!!! I love when the food blogger community joins together for the good of others. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Larry

      November 08, 2012 at 4:57 am

      It may be just a simple soup, but it looks delicious and comforting.

      Reply
    13. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet

      November 08, 2012 at 12:57 am

      Great post Dennis. I will add the button to my blog in the AM with fresh eyeballs. Thank you for your caring heart.

      ~Heather

      Reply
    14. Maureen

      November 08, 2012 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      brilliant idea… So many need our help. This is a comforting soup, Dennis!

      Reply
    15. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

      November 08, 2012 at 12:51 am

      What a great cause! Your soup looks wonderful – I love chicken tortellini.

      Reply
    16. Diane (createdbydiane)

      November 08, 2012 at 12:24 am

      what a wonderful post Dennis, your soup looks delicious!

      Reply
    17. Kate@Diethood

      November 07, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love this post… my heart is warm. Thank you, Chef.

      Reply
    18. Elin

      November 07, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      Chef Dennis ….This is indeed what a blogging community is all about . Caring and Sharing and in times like this, we should all do a part in helping. Chef, you not only have a beautiful blog but a beautiful heart too. I have the ‘ We Care ‘ button on my side bar now and a post dedicated for the good cause.

      And not to forget, this chicken tortellini soup is real comfort food 🙂 Love the combinations of ingredients and it looks good.

      Have a nice day,
      Elin

      Reply
    19. Kath

      November 07, 2012 at 10:33 pm

      I love the idea of offering soup, Dennis, and your Chicken Tortellini Soup looks perfect! Very comforting!

      Reply
    20. Kristina

      November 07, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      this is a beautiful post, Dennis. I am honored to be a part of this group, and I hope our reach is wide!

      the soup looks wonderful as well – always such a comforting thing.

      Reply

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