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    Italian Chicken & Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe

    Published: Dec 14, 2015 · Modified: May 30, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 13 Comments

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    Hearty, healthy and absolutely delicious, this Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe has it all. Plus, it’s ready in a flash!
    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #soup

    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #soup

    It's been awhile since I've whipped up a tortellini soup recipe, but when I was under the weather this past week, it was all I wanted to eat. Perhaps any brothy soup would have done the trick (including my tortellini soup with balsamic caramelized onions and mushrooms), but this is what I had in the fridge and I swear that it had special healing powers.

    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #soup

    Making broth-based soups at home follows a certain formula - cook any meat (in this case, that was chicken breasts), sauté the aromatics (things like onions and garlic), including any herbs or spices, pour in the liquid (chicken broth and diced tomatoes for this soup), simmer, then add in any vegetables and extras (such as tortellini) that need a smaller amount of cooking time. Once you taste and adjust the seasonings, the soup is ready to serve!

    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #soup

    This is the formula that I follow for most of my favorite broth-based soups, such as 30-Minute Rice Noodle Soup with Mushrooms & Kale, Lean Bison & Barley Soup or Light Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup. If my pantry and fridge are well-stocked, I can often whip up a soup in 30 to 45 minutes. Simply sub in different vegetables, meats or grains for whatever you have available and what your taste buds are craving.

    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthy #soup

    Healthy, delicious comfort food with very little effort. Perfect for these chilly winter nights!

    Other healthy soup recipes:

    Healthy Soup Recipes
    Cookin' Canuck's Whole Wheat Orzo, Cauliflower & Kale Soup {Vegan}
    Cookin' Canuck's Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder
    Aggie's Kitchen's Slow Cooker White Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Eating Bird Food's Coconut Curried Soup
    Lexi's Clean Kitchen's Paleo Italian Wedding Soup

    Italian Chicken & Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe

    Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe…Healthy comfort in a bowl! 259 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Soups
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Healthy Dinner Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 259.5kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon olive oil divided
    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper divided
    • ¼ teaspoon salt divided
    • 1 small yellow onion chopped
    • 2 large carrots cut into half-circles
    • ¾ teaspoon ground oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 5 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
    • 6 ounces green breans cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 9 ounce package cheese tortellini
    • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan set over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken, ⅛ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook until the chicken is barely cooked through (it will cook further later). Transfer to a plate.
    • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the same saucepan, and add the onions, carrots, oregano, crushed red pepper, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Cook until the vegetable are starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Stir in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
    • Cook for 15 minutes, adding the green beans and chicken halfway through the cooking.
    • Add the tortellini and cook until it is just tender (5 minutes for fresh and 8 minutes for frozen).
    • Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SP), 6 (SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5Cups | Calories: 259.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.1g | Protein: 19.7g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 44.9mg | Sodium: 487.4mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 5.6g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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      1. Suzanne Renae

        January 30, 2016 at 11:28 am

        I have seen a similar recipe but not including the vegetables. I like that healthy addition.

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      2. Jen1234

        January 04, 2016 at 9:13 am

        5 stars
        This was so good! I made it for dinner on the weekend and my family loved it. Thank you!

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        • Dara

          January 04, 2016 at 11:45 am

          Thanks so much for letting me know, Jen! This soup has become a staple in our house.

          Reply
      3. DessertForTwo

        December 16, 2015 at 7:38 pm

        5 stars
        I just made this for dinner, and it was awesome! Thanks so much 🙂

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      4. Nutmeg Nanny

        December 16, 2015 at 6:21 am

        This soup is perfect for cold winter days. Pass a bowl my way 🙂

        Reply
      5. tanya

        December 15, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Nothing beats a good soup; it really does have healing powers! This would make anyone feel better instantly!

        Reply
      6. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

        December 15, 2015 at 7:31 am

        I just love a good homemade soup, and this one looks fabulous! 🙂 Love the addition of the tortellini!

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      7. Meg @ With Salt and Wit

        December 14, 2015 at 8:53 am

        This soup warms me up just looking at it!

        Reply
      8. DessertForTwo

        December 14, 2015 at 8:49 am

        I'm meal planning for the week, and this soup is just calling my name! I love soups with cheesy tortellini! Thanks 🙂

        Reply
      9. RK

        December 14, 2015 at 8:45 am

        I usually make my own stock since I find most store bought stock tastes terrible. If you have a favorite, could you share the brand you like? For those days I'd like to make this recipe but do not have time to make homemade stock (or if I run out of my supply in the freezer). Thank you!

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      10. Amanda | The Chunky Chef

        December 14, 2015 at 8:28 am

        OMG, I'm in love! I love every part of this soup, especially that it's healthy 😀

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      11. Beth

        December 14, 2015 at 7:20 am

        I must find gluten free tortellini so I can make this!!! Looks amazing Dara!

        Reply
      12. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

        December 14, 2015 at 6:15 am

        This dish looks really stunning! Love the colours and bet the flavours are out of this world! Saw your post on Facebook about the snow you got (we have had a very mild Canadian winter so far!)

        Reply

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