Easy Peasy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Easy Peasy Chicken Tortellini Soup
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.0
  • Total Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.6 mg
  • Sodium: 789.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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Introduction

This is a modification of a soup idea form Real SImple magazine, March 2011.

This could be made low-sodium by using low sodium chicken broth. This recipe could easily accommodate additional vegetables, as well.
This is a modification of a soup idea form Real SImple magazine, March 2011.

This could be made low-sodium by using low sodium chicken broth. This recipe could easily accommodate additional vegetables, as well.

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 T olive oil
    2 stalks celery, sliced
    2 medium carrots, sliced or chopped
    5 cups chicken broth
    2 cups water
    4 ounces cooked chicken breast, no skin
    2 medium zucchini, chopped
    1 9-ounce package fresh cheese tortellini

Directions

1. In a saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery and carrots and cook for several minutes until slightly softened.

2. Add water and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.

3. Add zucchini, chopped chicken breast, and tortellini. Maintain a gentle boil for 6-9 minutes. Avoid stirring in order to keep the noodles intact.

Easy Peasy. Serve and enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings of 1 & 1/3 cups

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SENORAHACHE.