Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup
Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup is a delicious soup recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
ChickenTortellini and White Bean Soup
This weeks Sunday Supper is all about soup. Soup is the perfect meal for the cold winter days.
Here where I live in Florida it was 81 during the day this past week . Sorry..... really I am not rubbing it in!
Last weekend it went down in the 40's and boy did I wish I had a big piping hot bowl of soup to eat. This recipe is one that I have been thinking about creating for a long time. So when I saw the theme of this weeks #SundaySupper I jumped in.
I love making soup. Most of the time I don't even follow a recipe. I use whatever I have on hand. Most of the soups I enjoy making start out with chicken but I also love making a vegetable and pasta soup.
When I am being lazy I throw all my ingredients into the crock pot. Other times I just make it on the stove in a big pot.
I make homemade soup all year long. It is a dish I love any time of the year. If you would like to read how I make a pot of chicken soup stock you can click on the link for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup . I like to use a really easy technique that uses whatever ingredients I have on hand in my kitchen.
How to make Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup
- 6 cups water
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast
- 1 small whole white onion, peeled
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 large Bay leaves
- 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 8 ounce package Barilla 3 Cheese Tortellini
- 1 15 ounce can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
- handful of very baby spinach leaves (optional)
- Handful of fresh parsley (optional)
- Add first 8 ingredients to a stock pot.
- Bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked completely.
- Remove chicken,onion and bay leaves from the pot. Discard onion. Allow chicken to cool.
- Strain liquid from the stock pot through a fine mesh strainer, reserving the pieces of carrot and liquid. Discard solids from strainer.
- Wash the pot and return the reserved liquid, bay leaves, carrots and 4 cups of chicken stock to the pot.
- Return heat to high and bring to a boil.
- While the water is heating pull apart the chicken meat into bite size pieces.
- Add the dry tortellini to the pot of boiling water and stir to keep the tortellini from sticking. After about 5 minutes add the can of rinsed cannellini beans and chicken meat to the pot and stir.
- Continue boiling until the tortellini is tender and cooked through about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with bread or crackers.
- If you have some baby spinach leaves or parsley on hand you can rinse and roll the spinach leaves and slice them thinly and add to the hot soup. For parsley rinse and chop finely.
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Chicken Tortellini and White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 1 small white onion peeled
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounce Barilla 3 Cheese Tortellini
- 15 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- Handful of very baby spinach leaves optional
- Handful of fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Add first 8 ingredients to a stock pot.
- Bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked completely.
- Remove chicken,onion and bay leaves from the pot. Discard onion. Allow chicken to cool.
- Strain liquid from the stock pot through a fine mesh strainer, reserving the pieces of carrot and liquid. Discard solids from strainer.
- Wash the pot and return the reserved liquid, bay leaves, carrots and 4 cups of chicken stock to the pot.
- Return heat to high and bring to a boil.
- While the water is heating pull apart the chicken meat into bite size pieces.
- Add the dry tortellini to the pot of boiling water and stir to keep the tortellini from sticking. After about 5 minutes add the can of rinsed cannellini beans and chicken meat to the pot and stir.
- Continue boiling until the tortellini is tender and cooked through about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Fresh spinach or parsley is not necessary for the flavor of the soup but makes a nice contrasting color to the other ingredients.
- If you have some baby spinach leaves or parsley on hand you can rinse and roll the spinach leaves and slice them thinly and add to the hot soup. For parsley rinse and chop finely.
Nutrition
Our host for the fun this weekend is Pam from TheMeltaways.
Be sure to stop by and thank her!
The #SundaySupper family will be digging out their stock pots and slow cookers to serve up these amazing soups:
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Smoked Sausage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and Spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
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- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
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- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
Of course once you have seen all of the recipes for the day, you’ll not want to miss our #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday.
We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. This week we will be sharing out special soup recipes!
Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun.
Follow the#SundaySupper hash tag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.
Don’t forget to check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite soup, stew, chowder or bisque recipes with us!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
Love using tortellini in soup. It is one of my go to ingredients for a quick throw together soup.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
So hearty, love this soup! It is snowing like crazy here today, so I think it is a soup day!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog
Yum! I love tortellini in soups.
Diana @GourmetDrizzles
What a lovely combination. Can't wait to give this a try as I love tortellini and white beans!
Krayl funch
I love the addition of the white beans. Always looking for good protein sources. Looks tasty!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
What a wonderful looking soup!! I love the combination of flavors and texture between the chicken, beans and tortellini, this soup is awesome!
Jen @JuanitasCocina
I love tortellini and I know we'd love this soup! YUM!
MLuisa My cute bride (@Mycutebride)
I've never thought about tortellinis in a soup, but it looks great!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
81 degrees? I'm jealous. This soup looks so inviting. I love anything that includes cheese stuffed noodles.
Tara
Love the combination of the chicken, tortellini and beans!!
Susan
You've got a completely meal here between the tortellini, chicken and beans!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman
Tortellini in soup? YUM!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Between my wheat allergy and gestational diabetes, tortellini is one of the things I miss. Your soup sounds soo yummy with the beans and spinach added in.
Flour On My Face
Brianne
Sorry to hear about your wheat allergy! Have you ever tried making rice pasta? One of these days I am going to make some. I had a lasagna made with rice pasta and it was so good!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
I have had some good gluten free pasta! I only recently found gluten free tortellini - just have to wait till I can eat carbs again to try it!
Amanda @ MarocMama
This looks wonderful! I think it's something my two boys would gobble up in a heartbeat!
Hezzi-D
I wouldn't have thought to use white beans in this soup but it looks really great!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
Love tortellini and love beans. Win Win for me!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
I really like the combo of broth and filled pasta. This soup is spot on! Very nice recipe.
Conni @FoodieArmyWife
It's funny - here it can actually get down to the 40s at night in the middle of summer! 🙂 That's a perk to living in Alaksa...it can be soup weather ANYTIME!
Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Love tortellini in soup!
Donna
Ah, I adore a good chicken soup. The tortellini is a nice addition.
Liz
Mmmmmm....cheese tortellini! Yup, I must make this soup, too!!! Hearty enough for the hubby to love it, too!
Sarah
I LOVE tortellini! This soup/stew looks delicious
Courtney @ Neighborfood
Oh man! I could really use some 80 degree temps right now! That sounds amazing! Guess I'm just going to have to warm up with delicious soup for now. 🙂
Bea
This looks like the perfect bowl to warm you up 🙂
Renee
I've had tortellini in pasta salads but never thought of it in soups. I really don't know why. Thanks for the inspiration and it is a lovely soup. Love the white beans.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
ooooooooo it looks wonderful!
Crystal
mmm this looks delicious! i love pasta in my soup 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I'm with you. . I love using my crock pot! Does all the work for you, love it!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite
I am the same way when it comes to soup, I very rarely use a recipe. It is a fantastic way to use up leftovers. I absolutely love tortellini so this soup sounds amazing
Flour On My Face
Laura
Thank you.
Family Foodie
You have combined some of my favorite ingredients and I can not wait to try this beautiful recipe. Your pics look amazing!
Flour On My Face
Isabel
Thank you so much!
Linda@There and Back Again
Your soup looks delicious! So Italian, and a lovely combo of flavors. I think people should use more beans in soup.
Flour On My Face
Linda
Thank you so much. I love to add beans to all my soups. It's so easy to change up a recipe just by changing the type of beans you include.
Faye Leong
Wonderful chicken soup! Love the idea of using crock pot too!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
This sounds delish, Arlene!! I love tortellini recipes!
Thank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!
Flour On My Face
Lyuba
Thank you and your welcome