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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

A hearty chicken tortellini soup featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and savory herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 large potato (peeled & diced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 19 ounces cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add flour and seasonings (poultry seasoning, dried rosemary) and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in chicken broth a bit at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
  4. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook covered for 17 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken, tortellini, and heavy cream, simmer an additional 5 minutes uncovered or until tortellini is cooked through.
  6. Stir in peas, discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let rest 2-3 minutes to heat the peas.

Notes

- For the most tender chicken, I usually use leftover rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breast, which saves a lot of time and adds great flavor.
- If your soup appears too thin, you can thicken it by mashing some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot, releasing their starch into the broth. Alternatively, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a bit of cold water before stirring it into the simmering soup.
- To ensure proper food safety, make sure any chicken added to the soup reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- This chicken tortellini soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of extra broth or water if it's too thick.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.