Chicken and Tortellini Soup

#20 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series in this quick & easy Chicken and Tortellini Soup. Made with ample butter, carrots, onions, & garlic, tortellini, and rotisserie chicken simmered in a pesto broth.

Why You'll Love this Chicken and Tortellini Soup:

• Comes together in just 30 minutes!
• Made with simple ingredients. This tortellini soup is made with just a handful of ingredients, many of which you may already have in your pantry.
• Super warm & cozy. The garlicky pesto broth is perfect for nights when you're in need of quick comfort food.

Key Ingredients:

• Tortellini: Comforting and quick cooking. For this recipe I have used cheese tortellini, but you can use your favorite variety. Mushroom tortellini would also be fantastic in this soup.
• Rotisserie Chicken: Always flavorful and easy to prep. Pick one up from your local deli and just pick the meat from the bone.
• Carrots, Onions, & Garlic: Cooked in butter to create the aromatic base.
• Broth and Pesto: Blended together to create the warm, herby broth.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free tortellini. I really like Taste Republic's Spinach & Cheese Gluten Free Tortellini. It can be found in the freezer section of many grocery stores. Also ensure all store bought ingredients (pesto & broth) are certified gluten-free.
• Dairy-Free: Swap butter, pesto, and tortellini for dairy-free versions.
• Vegetarian: Omit the rotisserie chicken and use a vegetable broth.

Recipe Variations:

• Add Some Greens: Such as spinach or kale. Add when adding the rotisserie chicken and pesto and simmer until wilted.
• Make it Creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream or a can of condensed chicken soup.

Tips & Notes:

• Simmer the carrots before adding the tortellini. Tortellini cooks quickly and will start to fall apart if simmered for too long. Simmer the carrots and onions first.
• Start with 6 cups of broth. Add more if needed.
• Store soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• If using gluten free tortellini, cook separately and add when ready to serve. Gluten-free tortellini can quickly go from done to mush. To prevent this, cook and store in separately.

More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:

• Beef Cabbage Soup
• Tuscan Bean Soup
• Chicken White Bean Soup
• Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
• Sausage, Kale, & White Bean Soup
• Chicken Cabbage Soup

Recipe

Chicken and Tortellini Soup

Made with ample butter, carrots, onions, & garlic, tortellini, and rotisserie chicken simmered in a pesto broth.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Soup

Servings 4

Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoon butter
• ½ white onion diced
• 1 cup carrots sliced or diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6-8 cups chicken broth
• 16 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
• 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 tablespoon pesto
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Prep carrots, onions, garlic, and shredded chicken; set aside.
• In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots and onions; lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-6 minutes until softened.
• Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until carrots are mostly tender.
• Add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Tortellini usually take just a few minutes and are done once they float.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded chicken and pesto. Let warm for 1-2 minutes.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

• Simmer the carrots before adding the tortellini. Tortellini cooks quickly and will start to fall apart if simmered for too long. Simmer the carrots and onions first.
• Start with 6 cups of broth. Add more if needed.
• Store soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• If using gluten free tortellini, cook separately and add when ready to serve. Gluten-free tortellini can quickly go from done to mush. To prevent this, cook and store in separately.
• Nutrition values are an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 33gFat: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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