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Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup

Name: Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
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

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min. + freezing

Makes

6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

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

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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

Directions

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

1-2/3 cups: 310 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup

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