Chicken Tortellini Soup with Herbs and Vegetables Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Chicken Tortellini Soup featuring tender shredded chicken, aromatic vegetables, and cheesy tortellini in a savory broth, perfect for a hearty meal any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Soup
- 1 1/4 lb bone-in chicken breast
- Salt, to taste
- 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)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Season each side of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a 4 ½-quart soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes, then shred using two forks. The chicken will finish cooking in the soup.
- Prepare Seasonings: Combine dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano, mustard powder, ground sage, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt butter and use a silicone spatula to scrape up any browned bits. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and the prepared seasonings. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth and add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer (avoid boiling) and cook partially covered for 15 minutes to blend flavors and finish cooking the chicken.
- Cook Tortellini: Add refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, approximately 3 minutes for Rana tortellini, until tender.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with up to ½ teaspoon salt or more if needed. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Searing the chicken is optional but enhances flavor by adding a caramelized fond to the pot.
- You can use cooked or raw chicken added directly to the broth if short on time.
- For a slow cooker version, skip searing and cook all ingredients in a crock pot on low for 4-6 hours, adding tortellini in the last 15 minutes.
- If you prefer, substitute fresh vegetables for diced frozen vegetables to save prep time.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content for dietary needs.
- Adjust hot sauce amount to your preferred spice level or omit if making for children.
