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    Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

    Published by Melissa on February 26, 2022 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 21 Comments

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    This is the best easy chicken tortellini soup recipe to serve your family or a crowd. A fast 30-minute, one-pot dinner for a chilly night that starts with pre-cooked chicken and frozen tortellini. 

    bowl of chicken tortellini soup

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This is a super simple soup that’s high on flavor. It’s a family favorite that takes one pot and less than 30 minutes to make. Plus you can make a big batch!

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    How to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup

    This soup is straightforward and simple which is why we love it. It comes together quickly, so I recommend having all your ingredients measured out and ready to go. This will allow you to follow all the steps seamlessly as you move through them.

    You’ll need one large stockpot to make your soup, as well as a wooden spoon for stirring and a ladle for serving. 

    collage of steps to make chicken tortellini soup

    Ingredient Notes

    You can find tortellini in the freezer aisle or in the refrigerated section where they have cream cheese, cheeses, etc. Feel free to use your favorite flavor of tortellini.

    If you have leftover cooked chicken, this is a great way to repurpose it. Otherwise, you can quickly cook two chicken breasts for this recipe (try this fast pressure cooker method if your chicken is frozen). 

    Chicken is easiest to shred when it is warm. You can also get a rotisserie chicken at your grocery store and slice what you need and shred it. 

    For another time-saving ingredient, buy pre-shredded carrots. Otherwise, shred large carrots on a box grater. 

    I recommend using frozen peas over canned, as canned peas will be softer and mushier when cooked. They’re also not as pretty and bright green as frozen peas.

    collage of cooking soup with chicken and tortellini

    Serving Suggestions

    As soon as this soup is hot, it’s ready to serve. Simply ladle it into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan if you like. On the side, we like to serve all soups with fluffy homemade rolls.  

    Tip: For an added touch, warm your bowl before serving the soup. Either pop them in a warming drawer or run the bowls under hot water for a few minutes. Dry them off before serving. 

    bowl of chicken tortellini soup

    Storing Leftovers 

    Store leftover chicken tortellini soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days.

    To serve leftovers, reheat in a pot on the stove. Or scoop into bowls and microwave until the desired temperature is reached.

    bowl of chicken tortellini soup

    More Easy Soup Recipes

    If your family loves soup for dinner as much as mine, try these other easy and hearty recipes next:

    • Baked Potato Soup is super creamy and satisfying, topped with melty cheese and crispy bacon. 
    • The BEST Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup from Pressure Cooking Today is our go-to recipe for a warm-me-up noodle soup. 
    • Easy Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup is a light and healthy soup with shredded chicken and white rice. 
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    Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

    This quick and easy one-pot chicken tortellini soup is the perfect 30-minute dinner for a busy night.
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 458kcal
    Author: Barbara Bakes LLC
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    Equipment

    • OXO Good Grips Nylon Ladle
    • OXO Good Grips Utility Cutting Board
    • Victorinox Firbox Pro Chef’s Knife, 7.5 Inch, Black

    Ingredients

    • 8 cups chicken stock or broth
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • ½ c. shredded carrots
    • 16 oz package frozen cheese tortellini I used tri colored
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • grated Parmesan cheese for serving

    Instructions

    • In a large pot, heat stock, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley until boiling.
    • Add chicken and shredded carrots.
    • When carrots are tender add tortellini. Cook tortellini according to time of package instructions.
    • Add frozen peas. When peas are warm, add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve with grated cheese on top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 937mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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    1. Kerri

      March 08, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      Where do you add the parsley, onion powder and garlic powder

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      • Barbara Schieving

        March 08, 2022 at 5:11 pm

        Hi Kerri – it’s added to the chicken stock. I’ve updated the recipe card. Thanks!

        Reply
    2. caralluma fimbriata

      April 22, 2009 at 9:57 pm

      how i wish to taste tortellini.!!!

      it really looks so delicious and yummy as will…

      i hope i can cook like this.!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Tami

      December 10, 2008 at 4:23 pm

      Wow, this soup looks good! This would be a perfect meal for the dreary, rainy days that are ahead for us here in NC. Thanks for sharing your version!

      Reply
    4. Lorraine E

      December 01, 2008 at 10:43 pm

      That looks hearty and delicious! Hope you are enjoying Sydney! 😀

      Reply
    5. Jenny

      November 30, 2008 at 2:40 pm

      Hi Barbara,
      Your soup looks fantastic! Nice and comforting. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

      Reply
    6. Lisa magicsprinkles

      November 30, 2008 at 2:16 am

      Have a great vacation and we’ll see you when you get back! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
    7. TeaLady

      November 30, 2008 at 2:13 am

      Now, how easy is this. Love tortellini. And in soup. Fantastic.

      Reply
    8. Rosa's Yummy Yums

      November 29, 2008 at 9:05 am

      A comforting soup! Yummy!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    9. Sara

      November 22, 2008 at 4:25 pm

      Looks great, and very colorful!

      Reply
    10. Joanna

      November 19, 2008 at 6:17 pm

      my parents are obsessed with tortellini. i’ll definitely give this recipe to my mom. they eat the stuff once or twice a week. thanks for posting it!

      Reply
    11. Meg

      November 19, 2008 at 12:03 am

      There is an award waiting for you over at my blog!

      Reply
    12. Lynn

      November 17, 2008 at 11:56 pm

      Love this. Nothing is as comforting on a cold winter’s night in the tundra (MN) than chicken soup. I am going to give this a try.

      Reply
    13. Marisa

      November 17, 2008 at 4:50 pm

      I love tortellini and it looks awesome in this soup. I’ve been craving soups with this wintery weather we’re having right now. I’ll definitely have to try this one!

      Reply
    14. Sophie

      November 14, 2008 at 3:50 pm

      This is an exciting recipe; chicken noodle soup pales in comparison to this beauty of a soup :D.

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    15. priscilla

      November 13, 2008 at 7:14 pm

      yummy, this looks delicious! prefect on a chilly day.

      Reply
    16. Meg

      November 13, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      This looks so warm and comforting! I love tortellini.

      Reply
    17. Cathy

      November 13, 2008 at 3:28 pm

      This looks so yummy and full of flavor. I love tortellini, especially in soup. Have a great vacation.

      Reply
    18. HoneyB

      November 13, 2008 at 3:15 pm

      Sounds delicious and I love how pretty the colored tortellini makes it!

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    19. Lisa

      November 13, 2008 at 2:38 pm

      I like the veggies you put in. Have a great vacation!

      Reply
    20. Maria

      November 13, 2008 at 2:29 pm

      I love tortellini, especially in soup! Looks terrific!

      Reply

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