Ready for a quick and easy dinner that tastes amazing and is good for you too? This soup is one of my favorites. My kids loved the fun shape of the tortellini noodles and I loved that it was easy to throw together.
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Now onto the recipe!
Chicken Tortellini Soup
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Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 8 cups chicken broth (4 cans)
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 packages (9 oz each) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, uncooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- Fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pour olive oil large stock pot over medium-low heat. Saute garlic, celery, carrot and onion in olive oil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until vegetables are completely tender.
- Add in broth, water, and seasonings. Heat to boiling and let boil for 5 minutes; reduce to medium heat. Stir in tortellini and cooked chicken. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender.
- Top each serving with cheese and fresh parsley.
Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker
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