Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken – Skin Removed and Chopped
  • 18 Oz Bag Cheese Tortellini
  • 3 Celery Stalks – Diced
  • 2 Medium Carrots – Peeled, Halved, and Sliced
  • 8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – Minced
  • 1 Tbs Fresh Basil – Chopped
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon – Juiced

Directions

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 1 Tbs of olive oil.
  2. Add the carrots and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, and basil. Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and the chopped chicken. Bring to a boil.
  5. Once at a rolling boil, add the chopped chicken and tortellinis. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or when the tortellinis are soft. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve in a bowl by itself or with some crispy garlic bread.