Best 6 Chicken Soup With Tortellini And Pesto Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful meal? Look no further than chicken soup with tortellini and pesto! This delectable dish combines the richness of chicken broth, the tenderness of tortellini, and the vibrant flavors of pesto. It's a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a cozy dinner on a chilly evening or a quick and easy weeknight meal, this chicken soup with tortellini and pesto is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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This recipe puts a different spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. I like to use cheese tortellini instead of plain noodles for a pleasant and filling change of pace. This easy creation has become a family favorite that I can count on often. -Jean Atherly, Red Lodge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil; add chicken. Reduce heat; cook for 10 minutes. , Add the remaining ingredients; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI PESTO SKILLET



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A delicious chicken and tortellini pesto dinner that needs only one pan to create.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup prepared pesto
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup baby spinach
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through and has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  • Deglaze pan with chicken broth over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 143.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 834.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH TORTELLINI AND PESTO



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One spoonful of our take on "instant soup," and you'll never want to buy the canned or dried kind again. It's simple; cook tortellini in chicken stock until tender, swirl with a hint of pesto and pile high with Parmesan. It's ready in 30 minutes or less, but tastes like took-all-day soup.

Provided by Cristie B

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 20m

Yield 10 Cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
1 -2 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
salt and pepper, to taste
2 ounces basil pesto
parmesan cheese, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, bring water and broth to a boil.
  • Add sliced green onion and tortellini. Cook until tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add chicken. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls, then swirl in a dollop of pesto (about 1 teaspoon). Top generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Tip: For extra kick, substitute 1-2 cups spicy chicken sausage, crumbled and cooked. Or make it vegetarian with 1-2 cups fresh mozzarella balls (known as bocconcini) and 4 cups vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 694, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 15

CHICKEN PESTO MUSHROOM TORTELLINI



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This dish used to be served at a gourmet restaurant (Parkway 600) in Kansas City. I don't make each part from scratch like they did but mine is just as yummy. (I don't know the ounces for the ingredients, this made me enter something. It's the large jar of mushrooms & the pasta & pesto only come in one size.)

Provided by Tina A

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package tortellini, in refrigerated section of the store (I like the 3 cheese tortellini, but you can also use the chicken & cheese one.)
1 (4 -8 ounce) package pesto sauce, in the same section as the pasta (in a plastic container with lid about the size of a small package of dip)
Green Giant sliced mushrooms
3/4-1 lb deli chicken, have them slice it thick, for cubing
parmesan cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) soup can whole milk (up to 1 soup can)
garlic powder (optional) or fresh garlic (optional)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil tortellini according to directions on package.
  • Meanwhile, cut your chicken up into cubes.
  • While cooked pasta is draining empty can of mushroom soup, drained jar of sliced mushrooms, about half of the milk, and about 2/3 of the pesto into the large saucepan over low to medium-low heat. Stir together.
  • Dump pasta & cubed chicken breast into pan. Fold together with soup/pesto sauce.
  • Add parmesan cheese, garlic, salt & pepper to taste. Add remaining pesto & milk to desired consistency & pesto/soup ratio.
  • Top with more parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 1718.7, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7, Protein 27

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI FLORENTINE SOUP



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This was a big hit with my husband. Delicious flavor and quite filling.

Provided by eve-h

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
¼ cup butter
½ large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch dried marjoram
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add paprika, cumin, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Stir flour into the pot. Whisk in chicken stock slowly until fully blended.
  • Bring soup to a boil, stirring frequently until thickened. Add tortellini, chicken, spinach, and heavy cream; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 1773.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ZESTY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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I love coming home knowing this soup is waiting for me. Don't hesitate to toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, parsley and seasonings to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Cool soup. Meanwhile, chop chicken. Add tortellini and chicken to soup. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, purchase pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken and use it in the soup.
  • For a vegetarian version of the soup, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and zucchini.
  • If you don't have any pesto on hand, you can make your own by blending together basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
  • To add more flavor to the soup, roast the vegetables before adding them to the pot. You can roast them in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This chicken soup with tortellini and pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. The soup is packed with flavor from the chicken, vegetables, and pesto, and the tortellini adds a nice touch of heartiness. This soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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