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chicken tortellini soup garnished with parsley in a bowl with a spoon
5 from 3 votes

Chicken Tortellini Soup

This chicken tortellini soup is a quick and easy one-pot dish that is filled with wholesome ingredients. It is very aromatic, delicious, and healthy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken soup, chicken tortellini soup, winter
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 644kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 5 ½ cups chicken broth more if needed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 18-ounce package fresh tortellini
  • parsley (optional) chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Now add the carrots, celery, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Now add the tortellini and let the soup simmer for 3-5 minutes. Check the package instructions for the accurate cooking time as it may vary.
  • While the tortellini cook, take out the chicken and shred it with two forks. Then add it back to the soup.
  • Take out the bay leaf, check if you want to add more salt, pepper, or chicken broth, and garnish with parsley (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1878mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8074IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 4mg