chicken tortellini soup

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Rotisserie chicken and ready-made tortellini make this satisfying soup a snap to prepare.

Ingredient

    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • 2 tsp. fennel seeds
    • 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken breast
    • 2 (3-inch) pieces of Parmesan rind (optional)
    • 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
    • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
    • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • grated Parmesan cheese and fresh torn basil leaves, to garnish

Instructions

    1. Sauté onion in hot oil in large saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and next 2 ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
    2. Stir in broth and next 2 ingredients; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and tortellini and simmer 7 minutes.
    3. Stir in tomatoes and lemon juice and cook 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard Parmesan rinds. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and basil.