Chicken Tortellini Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023
This recipe puts a different spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. I like to use cheese tortellini instead of plain noodles for a pleasant and filling change of pace. This easy creation has become a family favorite that I can count on often. —Jean Atherly, Red Lodge, Montana

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil; add chicken. Reduce heat; cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 170 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.