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Warm broth with tortellini and carrots, topped with chopped parsley.

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Chicken Tortellini Soup is a creamy, hearty soup made with chicken breast, cheese tortellini, vegetables, broth, spinach, herbs, and heavy cream.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Keyword: Chicken Tortellini Soup
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast about 2 large breasts
  • 9 cups chicken broth
  • 8.8 oz cheese tortellini pasta
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp packed frozen spinach or 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large pot.
  • Place the pot over medium heat and allow the oil to warm.
  • Add the chopped sweet onion to the pot.
  • Sauté the onion for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper, sliced carrots, and minced garlic.
  • Continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the whole boneless skinless chicken breasts into the pot.
  • Add the dried thyme or fresh thyme, crushed red pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
  • Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and transfer them to a cutting board.
  • Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return the diced chicken to the pot.
  • Stir the cheese tortellini into the simmering broth.
  • Continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Add the packed frozen spinach or fresh baby spinach leaves.
  • Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  • Continue cooking briefly until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and ground black pepper, if needed.
  • Ladle the soup into serving bowls.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make this Chicken Tortellini Soup gluten free, replace the regular cheese tortellini with certified gluten-free tortellini.
Confirm that the chicken broth is labeled gluten free, as some broths may contain gluten-based additives or flavorings.
Check the heavy cream, frozen spinach, seasonings, and crushed red pepper to ensure they are gluten free.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving bowls to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If gluten-free tortellini is unavailable, substitute gluten-free pasta and add extra cheese or Parmesan-style flavor separately, if desired.