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A beautiful hearty soup in a tomato broth with cheese tortellini, vegetables, chicken and fresh herbs.

Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup with Fresh Herbs

A cozy Italian chicken tortellini soup made with fresh herbs, tender chicken, and vegetables. Ready in about 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is warm, hearty, and perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 6 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon cubes (or add ½ teaspoon salt if not using bouillon)
  • ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 12 oz frozen cheese tortellini1
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, choppedBlack pepper, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, zucchini, and carrot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Build the broth: Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, bouillon cubes, fresh basil, and bay leaf. Stir gently and bring to a low boil.
  • Add the tortellini: Stir in the frozen tortellini. Bring back to a gentle simmer and cook just until tender. Avoid overcooking, as tortellini will continue to soften in the broth.
  • Add the chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and let it warm through for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Finish with parsley: Stir in fresh parsley during the last minute of cooking for color and freshness.
  • Season and serve: Taste and season with black pepper. Add salt only if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve right away.

Notes

  • Serve immediately for best texture. Tortellini will continue to absorb broth and can become soft if the soup sits too long.
  • To make ahead, cook the soup without the tortellini. Add and cook the tortellini just before serving.
  • Fresh herbs vs. dried: Fresh basil and parsley give the brightest flavor, but dried herbs work well, especially in winter. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
  • Adjust broth as needed: If the soup thickens after sitting, add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
  • Using rotisserie chicken adds convenience and extra flavor, but leftover cooked chicken works just as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 13gFiber: 2g
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