High Protein Hearty Tortellini Soup

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Hearty Tortellini Soup—a comforting, flavor-packed one-pot meal that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Tender shredded chicken, protein-rich cheese tortellini, and vibrant fresh spinach come together in a fragrant tomato-basil broth infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and onion. Packed with wholesome vegetables like carrots and celery, this soup is a nutritional powerhouse that delivers on both taste and texture. Topped with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil, it’s the perfect dish for cozy evenings or meal prepping. Ready in under an hour and serving six, this hearty soup strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 10 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook in the pot until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Stir in dried thyme, dried basil, and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the chicken breasts again and shred them with two forks.

Step 9

Add the shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and spinach back into the pot. Cook until tortellini is soft and tender, according to package instructions.

Step 10

Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Stir well to combine.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3744.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2376.7

Total Fat 89.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 518.8mg	0%
Sodium 9783.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 225.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1557.6mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 6012.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 27.3%