CHICKEN AND KALE TORTELLINI SOUP

Chicken and Kale Tortellini Soup image

With tender tortellini, artichokes, greens and lots of herbs, this soup is so flavorful. The fact that it's easy to make is just a chilly-night bonus. -Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale (about 2 ounces)
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Place first 5 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours, until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in tortellini, beans, artichoke hearts and kale. Cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes, until tortellini and kale are tender, stirring halfway through cook time. Serve immediately. If desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.