Description
Hearty “Chicken Soup with Tortellini” delivers comforting Italian-inspired warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen. Cheesy pasta pillows and tender chicken swim in a rich, herb-infused broth that wraps you in pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 package tortellini
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, creating a sizzling base for the soup.
- Gently sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Carefully pour chicken broth into the pot, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle simmer.
- Introduce shredded chicken, frozen peas, and cheese tortellini into the bubbling broth.
- Maintain a steady simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until tortellini becomes perfectly tender and plump, about 6 minutes.
- Taste the soup and delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls, ensuring each serving contains a harmonious blend of chicken, tortellini, and vegetables.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken breasts for extra flavor when making the broth from scratch.
- Swap frozen peas with fresh seasonal vegetables like diced carrots or spinach for added nutrition.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free tortellini to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Allow soup to rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding and improve overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg