Chicken Tortellini Soup For One
A comforting single serving Chicken Tortellini Soup made with tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a flavorful broth.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (5 to 6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thigh-cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt -divided
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 medium celery stalk -chopped
- 1 medium carrot -peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini (about 3/4 cup)
- ½ cup fresh spinach -chopped
- Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces in a bowl with ⅛ teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
- In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil for 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove and set aside.
- If the pot is dry, add ½ tablespoon more oil. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add broth, chicken, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.
- Uncover and add tortellini. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Ladle into a bowl and top with shredded Parmesan
Notes
- Read Ahead: This soup cooks quickly, so read through the recipe and ingredient notes before starting. Gather all ingredients ahead of time.
- Spinach Swaps: Use arugula instead of spinach, or leave it out. You can also add extra spinach if you like.
- Tortellini Options: Fresh tortellini cooks fastest and is easy to find. If using frozen or dried, follow the cooking time on the package.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10372IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3mg
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