Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 chicken wings; 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds); 3 carrots, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2 shallots, minced; Couple splashes dry sherry; 24 cups (6 quarts) good-quality, low-sodium chicken stock; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon wedges, for garnish; 2 cups cheese tortellini; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken wings
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 shallots, minced
Couple splashes dry sherry
24 cups (6 quarts) good-quality, low-sodium chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon wedges, for garnish
2 cups cheese tortellini
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Heat a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or soup pot to medium heat and add the oil.
2
Put the chicken wings and breasts in skin-side down and cook without moving until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Set aside the chicken.
4
Add the carrots, celery and shallots.
5
Saute until the shallots are translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring all the while.
6
Deglaze with the dry sherry and scrape up any bits off the bottom.
7
Add the stock, fresh thyme and bay leaf, return the chicken to the pot and bring to a low simmer; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
8
Set aside the chicken to cool on a plate.
9
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
10
Shred the chicken breasts and whatever can be salvaged from the wings and pour any reserved juices back into the soup pot.
11
Add in the chicken and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
12
Just before serving, add in the lemon zest and juice to taste.
13
Cook the tortellini in the salted water just until al dente.
14
Put some tortellini in each individual bowl, then ladle the soup over.
15
Serve immediately to retain the al dente quality of the tortellini.
16
Garnish with a wedge of lemon and fresh parsley.

2898

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

501

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 chicken wings, 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds), 3 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup

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