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Chicken Pesto Tortellini Soup

Chicken Pesto Tortellini Soup
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If you’re in search of a warm, inviting dish to bring comfort on chilly evenings, look no further than this Chicken Pesto Tortellini Soup. This delightful one-pot meal combines tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and cheesy tortellini in a savory broth that feels like a warm embrace. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, this soup is quick to prepare and packed with delicious flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt to your family’s tastes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 2–3 celery stalks (diced)
  • 1 small fennel bulb (diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan (grated)
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, celery, and fennel with salt; cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic, rosemary, and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in tortellini and cooked chicken; reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
  7. Turn off heat; stir in pesto, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

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