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5 from 42 votes

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 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup carrots peeled and diced (2 carrots)
  • 1 cup onion diced (1 small onion)
  • ½ cup celery diced (4 stalks)
  • 1 cup zucchini diced (1 small zucchini)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 16 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 10 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen -10- 12 ounces depending upon brand
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • salt if needed to taste
  • grated Romano cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a stock pot over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot add the carrots, celery, onion, and zucchini, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and chopped garlic to the pot and continue cooking until the chicken has been seared (2-3 minutes).
  • Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring it to a boil. Turn down the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cannellini beans and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, tortellini, and black pepper to the soup pot and continue to simmer for 10 minutes until the tortellini has fully cooked.
  • season with sea salt if needed.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of grated romano cheese and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2136IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg