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Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
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4.86 from 7 votes

Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

This tortellini soup recipe is loaded with flavor, made with fire roasted tomatoes, white beans, seared chicken thighs, cheese tortellini and a powerful blend of herbs and seasonings. Your taste buds will thank you for a bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tortellini
Servings: 8
Calories: 452kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs chopped
  • 15 ounces white beans drained
  • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup heavy cream optional (or use Mexican crema for a lighter touch)
  • FOR SERVING: Extra chopped peppers fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the peppers, onion and celery and cook them down about 5 minutes to soften them up.
  • Add the garlic and chicken and cook another 5 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is cooked mostly through.
  • Add the beans, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • While the tortellini soup is simmering, bring a small pot of water to a boil and boil the tortellini until they float, about 3-4 minutes or so. Drain.
  • Add the tortellini noodles to the soup pot and stir in the spinach.
  • Remove from heat and swirl in the heavy cream or crema, if using.
  • Serve into bowls with your extra toppings.

Notes

Serves 8
Heat Factor: Medium, though it's HUGE on flavor. Try adding habanero pepper with the other peppers for additional heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2055IU | Vitamin C: 35.5mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 5.1mg