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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is the perfect dish for the cold Fall and Winter months. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, vegetables, and cheese tortellini.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword carrots, celery, cheese tortellini, chicken soup, chicken tortellini soup, creamy chicken tortellini soup, easy soup recipe, garlic, healthy soup recipe, heavy cream, onion, shredded chicken, soup, swiss chard
Author Holly Nicolas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Bag Mixed Cheese Tortellini (Buitoni-20oz bag)
  • 2 Large Chicken Breast, shredded
  • 2-3 Leaves Green Swiss Chard, rolled and thinly sliced (chiffonade)
  • 2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced into half coins
  • 2 Ribs Celery, sliced
  • 1/2 Large Yellow Onion (or 1 small), diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 5 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium sauté pan on medium-low heat. Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown. About 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, shred with a fork and set aside.

  2. In a large soup pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and S&P. Cook 2-3 minutes until they soften a bit.

  3. Add flour, garlic, thyme, parsley, and chili flakes (optional). Stir until vegetables are coated. Cook 1-2 minutes to cook off any raw flour.

  4. Add 5 cups chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir. Turn heat up to medium and cook until broth comes to a boil.

  5. Once boiling, add shredded chicken and cheese tortellini. Season with more S&P. Cook 8-10 minutes until tortellini is soft and cooked through.

  6. Lower your heat back to a low simmer and add sliced swiss chard and stir. Cook 1-2 minutes.

  7. Turn off heat and add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir soup together and taste. Add more S&P if needed. Serve immediately. A side salad, buttermilk biscuit or french bread can complete your meal. Store any leftovers in your refrigerator up to 5 days for freshness.