Best 8 Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup! This delicious and easy-to-make soup is packed with tender chicken, plump tortellini, and a variety of vegetables, all swimming in a rich and flavorful broth. With its combination of bright and tangy flavors, this soup is sure to become a new favorite for the whole family. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the best Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup, along with tips and tricks for customizing it to your taste. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started!

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ZESTY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP - RECIPE



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This tortellini soup recipe is loaded with flavor, made with fire roasted tomatoes, white beans, seared chicken thighs, cheese tortellini and a powerful blend of herbs and seasonings. Your taste buds will thank you for a bowl.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large bell pepper (chopped)
2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1.5 pounds chicken thighs (chopped)
15 ounces white beans (drained)
14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
10 ounces cheese tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup heavy cream (optional (or use Mexican crema for a lighter touch))
FOR SERVING: Extra chopped peppers (fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese)

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the peppers, onion and celery and cook them down about 5 minutes to soften them up.
  • Add the garlic and chicken and cook another 5 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is cooked mostly through.
  • Add the beans, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • While the tortellini soup is simmering, bring a small pot of water to a boil and boil the tortellini until they float, about 3-4 minutes or so. Drain.
  • Add the tortellini noodles to the soup pot and stir in the spinach.
  • Remove from heat and swirl in the heavy cream or crema, if using.
  • Serve into bowls with your extra toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 752 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

QUICK CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken wings
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 shallots, minced
Couple splashes dry sherry
24 cups (6 quarts) good-quality, low-sodium chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon wedges, for garnish
2 cups cheese tortellini
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or soup pot to medium heat and add the oil. Put the chicken wings and breasts in skin-side down and cook without moving until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside the chicken.
  • Add the carrots, celery and shallots. Saute until the shallots are translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring all the while. Deglaze with the dry sherry and scrape up any bits off the bottom. Add the stock, fresh thyme and bay leaf, return the chicken to the pot and bring to a low simmer; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside the chicken to cool on a plate.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Shred the chicken breasts and whatever can be salvaged from the wings and pour any reserved juices back into the soup pot. Add in the chicken and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Just before serving, add in the lemon zest and juice to taste.
  • Cook the tortellini in the salted water just until al dente.
  • Put some tortellini in each individual bowl, then ladle the soup over. Serve immediately to retain the al dente quality of the tortellini. Garnish with a wedge of lemon and fresh parsley.

ZESTY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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One pan is all you need for a hearty, filling, delicious soup this season. Combine broth with chicken and tortellini for an easy soup.

Provided by Stephanie Lynch

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1490 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 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.

SPICY TORTELLINI SOUP



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For a quick satisfying soup, this recipe is a snap to put together. The combination of the ingredients makes a nice sauce. A sprinkling of cheese provides a tasty finish. Served with French bread makes it hearty enough for a meal. Note: This recipe was entered for RSC#11 and has been modified with additional seasonings. ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can roasted-garlic seasoned chicken broth
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini or 1 (9 ounce) package mushroom tortellini
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 cups packed Baby Spinach
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons freshly grated asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
  • Add tortellini, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 5 minutes. Gently stir in diced tomatoes, simmer 3 minutes until tortellini is tender, stir in sundried tomatoes, shallots.
  • Stir in basil, cayenne pepper, oregano and black pepper and simmer another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in spanach 1 cup at a time just until wilted.
  • Ladle into shallow bowls, sprinkle with cheese and additional cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 409.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6

JEFF'S CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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Great soup with chicken and tortellini on a cold day.

Provided by Jeff Wiles

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

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper
2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 pounds cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 cups half-and-half
1 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, butter, garlic, thyme, and red pepper in a 6-quart soup pot. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir cooked chicken, spinach, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, and green onions into the pot with the tortellini. Reduce heat and let simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1247 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP



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Yum on a cold day. Quick for you busy moms! Serve with garlic breadsticks.

Provided by Christina Egan

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

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups half-and-half
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook chicken in boiling water until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a soup pot; add cheese tortellini, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tortellini are cooked through and firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Stir chicken, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, spinach, thyme, and black pepper with the tortellini; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until hot, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1644.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make sure there is enough space for all the ingredients.
  • If you don't have tortellini, you can use any other small pasta, such as ditalini or penne.
  • You can adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on how thick you want the soup to be.
  • If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can use lime juice instead.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This zesty chicken tortellini soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The soup is packed with flavor from the chicken, vegetables, and herbs, and the tortellini adds a nice chewy texture. This soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this zesty chicken tortellini soup a try.

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