Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base and Aromatics
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 medium onions, diced
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3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
→ Thickener
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4 tablespoons butter
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60 grams all-purpose flour
→ Liquids and Dairy
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950 millilitres low sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
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480 millilitres whole milk
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360 millilitres heavy cream
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ Proteins and Tortellini
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (approximately 420 grams)
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2 cups frozen sweet corn (approximately 300 grams)
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225 grams cheese tortellini
→ Garnishes (optional)
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
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Fresh thyme, chopped
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add chopped carrots and celery, mix well, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and butter to the pot. Stir until butter is melted. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
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Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add dried thyme, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in whole milk and heavy cream to combine.
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Increase heat to high and bring the soup just to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Add shredded cooked chicken and frozen sweet corn. Simmer until heated through and flavors meld.
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Add cooked tortellini to the pot and simmer briefly to warm through, or portion tortellini into serving bowls and ladle soup over the top.
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Garnish individual servings with chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme, grated parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available and garnish generously with fresh herbs at serving.