Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup
This Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup is a cozy and flavorful twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Cheese-filled tortellini, tender chicken, vegetables, and a savory Parmesan broth make it hearty enough for dinner but easy enough for a busy night. It’s a simple comfort food recipe the whole family will love.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 296kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion minced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken cooked and diced or shredded
- .14 oz Italian dressing mix two .7 oz pkgs
- ¼ tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan chesse shredded
- ¼ cup fresh parsley minced or 1 Tbsp dried
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Cook until al dente, 1 minute less than directed. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large pot, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add onion, carrot, and celery to a pot. Cook and stir until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in chicken broth, chicken, cooked tortellini, Italian dressing mix, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and reduce to a simmer. Stir in parsley and simmer until ready to serve. Garnish each bowl of soup with additional shredded Parmesan Cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2903IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg