Print

Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup

Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Quick and easy Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup packed with veggies and cheesy tortellini in a richly flavored broth. Perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes (or regular diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a 5-quart stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, red wine vinegar, and fire roasted tomatoes with juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add shredded chicken and frozen cheese tortellini. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until tortellini is tender and floats to the top.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use any cooked chicken: breast, thighs, rotisserie, or leftover turkey. If using raw chicken, cook 1 pound of chicken breast or thighs completely before shredding and adding to soup.
  • Fresh tortellini cooks faster (3-4 minutes), dried takes longer (8-10 minutes). Adjust timing accordingly.
  • Add a Parmesan rind during simmering for extra umami depth. Remove before serving.
  • Stir in fresh baby spinach at the end for added nutrition.
  • For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute chicken with cannellini beans.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.benefitiany.com/easy-italian-chicken-tortellini-soup/