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Hearty Chicken Tortellini Soup with vegetables and cheese tortellini in a white bowl

Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Chicken Tortellini Soup has the best homemade flavor and is easy to make on the Stove Top or in the Crock Pot. It has the best combination of Italian seasonings, juicy chicken with vegetables, and easy add-ons like spinach or cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1¼ lb bone-in chicken breast
  • Salt and 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

Equipment

  • 4½-quart soup pot
  • Silicone spatula
  • Two forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Season each side of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a 4½-quart soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until a little brown color has developed. Remove and set aside. Let rest for 10 minutes then shred with 2 forks.
  3. Combine the seasonings (basil, parsley, oregano, mustard powder, sage, and pepper) and set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in the same pot and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom of the pot. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings. Cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Add the chicken broth and shredded chicken. Bring to a very gentle bubble and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
  7. Add the refrigerated tortellini and simmer until cooked through (Rana refrigerated tortellini take just 3 minutes). Taste and add any seasonings if desired including up to ½ teaspoon of salt. Serve.

Notes

Bone-in chicken breast or thighs adds the most flavor to the broth but boneless chicken or leftover/rotisserie chicken may also be used. Use RANA refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini for best results. You can't taste the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or mustard powder - they are used as flavor enhancers. For even more flavor add the rind from a block of Parmesan or Romano cheese when you add the broth.