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Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheese-filled tortellini simmered in a savory broth seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. This soup is perfect for a cozy meal, combining hearty protein and pasta in a warming bowl.

Ingredients

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Soup

  • 1 ¼ lb bone-in chicken breast
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ¾ cup diced carrots
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 10 oz refrigerated tortellini (about 2 cups)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Season each side of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a 4 ½-quart soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pot and set aside to rest for 10 minutes, then shred the chicken using two forks. If the chicken is not fully cooked inside, it will finish cooking in the soup later.
  2. Prepare Seasonings: Combine dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano, mustard powder, ground sage, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt butter and use a silicone spatula to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and the combined seasonings, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release aromas.
  4. Simmer Soup: Pour in chicken broth along with the shredded chicken. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer—avoid boiling to prevent toughening the chicken. Partially cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Cook Tortellini: Add refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package instructions, approximately 3 minutes for Rana tortellini, until tender and cooked through.
  6. Finish and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed, adding up to ½ teaspoon of salt if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Chicken Tortellini Soup.

Notes

  • Searing the chicken is optional but adds deeper flavor and texture by creating fond on the pot bottom.
  • If you prefer, you can add cooked or raw chicken directly to the broth without searing.
  • Partial covering while simmering helps maintain moisture and prevents excessive evaporation.
  • Use refrigerated tortellini for best texture; fresh tortellini generally cooks quickly in soup.
  • For a slow cooker version, add all ingredients except tortellini and cook on low for 4-6 hours, adding tortellini in the last 15 minutes.
  • Adjust hot sauce to your heat preference or omit for a milder soup.

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