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.
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.
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 stalks celery diced
- 1 green squash diced
- 2 cups baby spinach 85 g
- 16 oz cannellini beans rinsed and drained 459 g
- 12 oz sausage tortellini 336 g
- 4 cups chicken stock 950 ml
- season with black pepper and sea salt to taste
- in a small stock pot add a tablespoon of olive oil, the diced carrots, celery, onion and zuchinni and allow them to cook for 5-7 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 cheese and crusty bread.
Kortni says
June 4, 2015 at 8:38 pmMaking 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!
Chef Dennis Littley says
June 4, 2015 at 9:28 pmthanks for stopping by Kortni, and I hope you enjoy the recipe.
they are canned beans
love cooking says
November 15, 2012 at 7:56 amThis 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. 🙂
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
November 11, 2012 at 12:35 pmHi 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:)
Luksana says
November 10, 2012 at 7:28 pmNice simple soup, everyone will love this.
Lynn says
November 9, 2012 at 12:00 amInspire, 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!
anna says
November 8, 2012 at 11:42 pmwell said, chef. you have a big heart.
Amy @ Amy's Cooking Adventures says
November 8, 2012 at 10:01 pmThis soup looks delicious! SO wonderful of you to help out those in need!
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
November 8, 2012 at 7:23 pmFirst, 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.
Lora @cakeduchess says
November 8, 2012 at 10:28 amSuch comforting soup for a much needed cause: helping Sandy victims. Lovely post, Dennis.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
November 8, 2012 at 6:54 amLovely. Thank you so much for sharing.
Liz says
November 8, 2012 at 6:45 amWhat a heartwarming dish and post, Chef Dennis!!! I love when the food blogger community joins together for the good of others. Thank you!
Larry says
November 8, 2012 at 4:57 amIt may be just a simple soup, but it looks delicious and comforting.
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
November 8, 2012 at 12:57 amGreat post Dennis. I will add the button to my blog in the AM with fresh eyeballs. Thank you for your caring heart.
~Heather
Maureen says
November 8, 2012 at 12:55 ambrilliant idea… So many need our help. This is a comforting soup, Dennis!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
November 8, 2012 at 12:51 amWhat a great cause! Your soup looks wonderful – I love chicken tortellini.
Diane (createdbydiane) says
November 8, 2012 at 12:24 amwhat a wonderful post Dennis, your soup looks delicious!
Kate@Diethood says
November 7, 2012 at 11:55 pmLove this post… my heart is warm. Thank you, Chef.
Elin says
November 7, 2012 at 10:41 pmChef 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
Kath says
November 7, 2012 at 10:33 pmI love the idea of offering soup, Dennis, and your Chicken Tortellini Soup looks perfect! Very comforting!
Kristina says
November 7, 2012 at 9:58 pmthis 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.