Chicken Tortellini Soup

Name: Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs (boneless skinless); 2 carrots (peeled and chopped); 2 celery (peeled and diced); 1 small onion (diced); 3 garlic (minced); 6 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini; parsley (chopped); Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)

Chicken Tortellini Soup is cooked in the crockpot and is hearty and filling. Chicken thigh meat is tender paired with cheesy tortellini pasta and vegetables.

Prep15 min
Cook4 hr
Total4 hr 15 min
Makes6 servings
Calories554

Ingredients

6 servings

4 chicken thighs (boneless skinless)
2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
2 celery (peeled and diced)
1 small onion (diced)
3 garlic (minced)
6 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
parsley (chopped)
Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)

Method

1
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and black pepper to the slow cooker.
2
Gently stir everything together.
3
Add in the chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours.
4
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks and return the chicken to the slow cooker.
5
Add in the cheese tortellini {or tortellini of your choice}. Stir well.
6
Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is cooked through {check the package of the tortellini for cook time}. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
7
Serve with crusty bread!

Notes

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you know you will have leftovers you might want to store the tortellini separate and add it when you are ready to eat the soup so the tortellini doesn’t get mushy. Freezing This Soup: This soup freezes well. I would suggest keeping the orzo separate if you plan to freeze some because the orzo can soak up all of the broth and the orzo sometimes becomes mushy. I just add the orzo as I eat the soup. You don’t need to thaw tortellini and can just add them to your pot of boiling water frozen. Cook at a gentle boil for about 6 minutes {or whatever the package says}. Tip: To keep the pasta from sticking, stir during the first minute or two. Drain and enjoy. If you don’t want to use a crockpot you can use a large pot and cook it on the stove over medium-high heat. This is a great way to use the shredded chicken and just boil the tortellini and add it in or you can boil the chicken in the soup.

Per serving

Carbs53 g
Protein33 g
Fat23 g
Fiber5 g

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Chicken Soups Slow Cooker

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