Chicken noodle soup has never tasted so good. Made with fresh herbs and cheesy tortellini, this Chicken Tortellini recipe is the comfort soup recipe you've been dreaming of.
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Recipe Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 sweet onions, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cup sliced carrots
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 chicken breasts
6 cups chicken broth
18 ounces cheese tortellini
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup baby spinach
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
Recipe Directions
1. Add olive oil to your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers, and carrots, then sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add raw chicken breasts, chicken broth, thyme, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, add ½ teaspoon pepper to your Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3. Remove chicken and shred, then set aside.
4. Increase the heat back to medium and add the tortellini and shredded chicken. Stir and continue to cook for about 12 to 15 minutes until the tortellini is cooked through.
5. Remove from the heat and add heavy cream, spinach, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Storage: Store recipe leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days. If you plan to freeze the soup, allow it to cool completely before adding it to a freezer-safe container.
Reheating: You can reheat the soup on the stove or in the microwave. If you freeze the soup altogether, allow soup to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.