ZESTY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup image

I love coming home knowing this soup is waiting for me. Don't hesitate to toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, parsley and seasonings to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Cool soup. Meanwhile, chop chicken. Add tortellini and chicken to soup. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.