One pan is all you need for a hearty, filling, delicious soup this season. Combine broth with chicken and tortellini for an easy soup.
Jump to RecipeZesty chicken tortellini soup is a recipe that I’ve had for years in my recipe notes. It was only recently, when I went to make it again, that I realized I never posted it here!
I’ve had this recipe for so long, I don’t remember where the original idea came from. I believe this was one of the recipes on the rotating card stand at Publix (do they still have those?). I created the note in Evernote (which I use for recipe storage) in December of 2012. So yes, this recipe is older than my first-born!
I love adding tortellini to a soup and have done it a few times in other recipes. But, I believe this was the first time I did that, so it all comes back to zesty chicken tortellini soup.
The soup is “zesty” because it has a lot of flavors. It can be bold to some, but I wouldn’t call it spicy. You could add extra red pepper flakes, though, if you prefer more of a kick to the soup.
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pkg dried onion soup
- 1 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 1/2 cups tortellini
Preparation
In a dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil, then reduce heat. Add the chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. This should cook the chicken fully.
Remove chicken and let cool slightly then shred.
Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, and seasonings to the broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add tortellini and chicken to the soup.
Cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the tortellini is cooked through.
Leftover Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup
Zesty chicken tortellini soup is delicious when made, but even better as leftovers the next day! Let the soup cool to room temperature then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I find that much beyond that is too long and the tortellini starts to break down in the soup. Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until it’s warmed through.
Recipe
Originally Published On: December 8, 2021
Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 pkg dried onion soup
- 1 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 1/2 cups tortellini
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil, then reduce heat
- Add chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes
- Remove chicken and let cool slightly then shred
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, and seasonings to the broth and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender
- Add tortellini and chicken to soup
- Cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the tortellini is cooked through
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
We have the hardest time finding soup recipes we all love. I feel like my husband is so picky with soups.
It’s the best time for a delicious and a healthy bowl of soup! Great recipe to try!
This looks so so good!!! I can’t wait to make your recipe, it seems fresh and yummy….
Never tried tortellini in a broth – it looks very good – I am certain I will love this
I have always wanted to make a tortellini soup. I will have to try this out for myself soon.
This looks amazing and definitely something is want to try.
This looks so yummmy! I will try to make one, I’m sure my kid’s will enjoy this healthy recipe.