Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup: A Cozy Weeknight Favorite with Turkey Bacon
A comforting and simple soup perfect for weeknights, featuring chicken, tortellini, and the rich flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chicken broth, cooked chicken, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Add the frozen peas and cooked bacon back to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy chicken soup, tortellini soup, weeknight dinners, cozy recipes