Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

There is truly nothing better than having a delicious and warm soup on a cold day. If you are looking for a soup recipe to make tonight, I suggest making this creamy chicken tortellini soup by Damn Delicious. It’s absolutely comforting, especially on a chilly day. I love pairing it with steak, but you can also serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

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If you have a busy day and want a warm dish for dinner, this recipe is the way to go, as it’s easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes. Using rotisserie chicken saves you a lot of time and adds flavor to the soup. It also only requires one pot, so there’s not a lot of cleaning to do. Give this recipe a try; I am sure you will love it.

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Easy Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
• 1 sweet onion (diced)
• 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 ribs celery (diced)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of dry white wine
• 6 cups of chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups of leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 (9-ounce) package of refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of frozen green peas
• 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of chopped freshly parsley leaves

How to Make Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Step 1:

Place a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Once melted, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2:

Add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant for about a minute.

Step 3:

Whisk in flour until it turns light brown for about a minute.

Step 4:

Pour in the wine, then scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5:

Add the chicken stock and bay leaf. Season it with salt and pepper, then let it come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer with the lid on for about 10 minutes.

Step 6:

Add chicken and tortellini. Cook until tender for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 7:

Pour the heavy cream, then add peas, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook until heated through for about 2 minutes. Season it with salt and pepper.

Step 8:

Serve while warm. Enjoy!

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup