Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup for #SundaySupper

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in Family Life, Recipe, SundaySupper | 52 comments

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This February in Michigan has been a cold one. Life at my house is spent bundling up children and fighting the snow and frozen waterers for the chickens. Seed catalogs have come and orders have been made. The days are getting longer and there is hope of Spring in the brisk air, but the cold is still lingering outside my door. On days when the wind is blowing and snow is swirling around, there is nothing better than a nice hot bowl of soup. It is as heart warming as it is body warming. For #SundaySupper this week, Pam of The Meltaways is hosting a Souper Sunday Supper.  I am contributing a Smoked Chicken Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Soup.

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This Soup is hearty with its meat and cheese pasta but the broth is light, made with tomatoes and chicken stock. I use the Rind of Parmesan Cheese to help flavor the broth. This gives the broth a nice buttery flavor. The Soup is best served hot on a cold day, but it really is good just about anytime and anywhere.

 

 

 

 

Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup

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Chicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Meal type Soup
Misc Freezable, Serve Hot

Ingredients

  • 26oz Chicken Stock
  • 15.5oz Canned diced Tomatoes undrained (This equals to 1 can)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1lb Chicken Smoked Sausages (This came to 4 sausages for me)
  • 1/2 cup Brussel Sprout Leaves (I used about 5 large sprouts to get this many leaves)
  • 1lb Frozen Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 Parmesan Cheese Rind (optional)
  • 1 pinch Dried Oregano
  • 5 Basil Leaves (cut into ribbons...More for finishing each bowl of soup is optional )
  • 2 Green Onions (The onion for the broth and the Greens for the top of the soup for serving)
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Into a large pot, combine the Chicken Stock, Tomatoes and Water. Bring to a simmer
Step 2
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To the simmering broth add in the Brussel Sprout Leaves, Parmesan Cheese Rind, Basil, Garlic, Onions and seasonings.
Step 3
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Dice up your Smoke Chicken Sausages and add to the soup pot.
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Let soup simmer for 20 minutes to combine all the flavors. If your Parmesan rind becomes too soft and begins to fall apart, you can remove it from the soup. The Rind really adds a salty buttery flavor to the broth.
Step 5
Add in the frozen Cheese Tortellini. When the pasta is heated through, you can serve your soup
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For serving, I like to add extra basil ribbons and the greens of the green onion on top of each bowl. I also like to shave the Parmesan and add that to the top of the soup.
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Be sure to check in with all the #SundaySupper team and see what is cooking. There are soups, stews, bisque and Gumbo. Chicken, Beef and Veggie options. It is all there.

Enjoy

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Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)

 

Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)

 

Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)

 

Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)

 

Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)

Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)

 

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.

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Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite soup, stew, chowder or bisque recipes with us!

52 Comments

  1. 2-24-2013
    foodiestuntman says:

    Yes, this soup sounds heartwarming on a cold winter day!

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  2. 2-24-2013
    Lane R (@supperforasteal) says:

    This is my kind of soup. Yummmmy

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  3. 2-24-2013
    Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says:

    A wonderful meal in one bowl! The cheese rind is a great flavoring idea, though I never used it in soups. Bundle up and have a great day!

    Reply
  4. 2-24-2013
    Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says:

    What a great soup to have on a cold night and that picture looks mighty cold!! I’m from Buffalo and one thing I do not miss is the winter!! Love your soup, it’s one of my favorites!!

    Reply
  5. 2-24-2013
    Jen @JuanitasCocina says:

    What a gorgeous soup! It’s freeezing here today…and I need something delish to warm me up!

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    • 2-24-2013
      Shannon - admin says:

      This would do the trick…maybe with a dash or 4 of hot sauce too :)

      Reply
  6. 2-24-2013
    Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says:

    Yummy your soup sounds so good!

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  7. 2-24-2013
    Dinnersdishesdessert (@Dinnersdishes) says:

    I love using chicken sausage – looks like a great soup!

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  8. 2-24-2013
    The Messy Baker says:

    Yum, this soup looks delicious! I want snow!

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    • 2-24-2013
      Shannon - admin says:

      Thank you! The snow is very pretty, but my February I am usually looking forward to green grass and warm sunshine. lol

      Reply
  9. 2-24-2013
    MLuisa My cute bride (@Mycutebride) says:

    Trully heart-warming!! And great for a everyday one-pot meal! I love the parmigiano touch.

    Reply
    • 2-24-2013
      Shannon - admin says:

      In my opinion that cheese and the rind really make the soup. Can’t go wrong with a good cheese.

      Reply
  10. 2-24-2013
    kraylfunch750301091 says:

    This looks delish! I also loved you story on the wind egg!

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  11. 2-24-2013
    krayl funch says:

    This looks delish! I also loved your story on the wind egg!

    Reply
  12. 2-24-2013
    Susan P. (@littleredkitchn) says:

    The addition of chicken sausage is a nice change! I also love that you use brussels sprouts leaves.

    Reply
    • 2-24-2013
      Shannon - admin says:

      It is a great way to get people who don’t think they like brussels sprouts to give them a try. :)

      Reply
  13. 2-24-2013
    akiasi says:

    I think this soup would excite any cold-weary visitor to your house. It’s cold here, but I’m sure not as cold as Michigan. This is hearty soup that is perfect for the weather conditions!

    Reply
  14. 2-24-2013
    Stacy says:

    Beautiful soup! I love that you used the Parmesan rind in the broth. I need to try that!

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  15. 2-24-2013
    Tara says:

    I love the addition of tortellini in soup, I haven’t tried that but will soon!!

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  16. 2-24-2013
    Amanda @ MarocMama says:

    Parmesan and chicken sausage – great combination!

    Reply
  17. 2-24-2013
    Hezzi-D says:

    I love the chicken paired with the cheese tortellini, it sounds delicious!

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  18. 2-24-2013
    Mommas Meals (@MommasMeals) says:

    I love tortellini! This one is a keeper! I love that you added sausage in it!

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  19. 2-24-2013
    Diana @GourmetDrizzles says:

    What a lovely soup! And thank you for the tips of using the Brussels Sprouts, and also the parmean cheese rind. I’ve never tried that, and I can imagine how buttery it would make it, like you wrote- love it!

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  20. 2-24-2013
    Conni @FoodieArmyWife says:

    YUM! I love tortellini in a soup!

    Reply
  21. 2-24-2013
    cindykerschnerCindy says:

    Great combo for a cold winters night, Shannon!

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  22. 2-24-2013
    Liz says:

    What a lovely soup! Sausage provides such wonderful flavor, and I like the addition of Brussels sprouts leaves :)

    Reply
  23. 2-24-2013
    Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says:

    We don’t get many good chicken sausages here :-( . Too bad!

    Reply
  24. 2-25-2013
    beate weiss-krull (@Beatepdx) says:

    This sounds like the perfect soup! I often also use the rind of the Paremsiano it makes such a delicious broth. I also add it to cheater’s pasta sauce and it always adds a nice touch :) ~ Bea @ Galactosemia in PDX

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  25. 2-25-2013
    Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says:

    I love soup when it’s cold outside! Great recipe!

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  26. 2-25-2013
    Renee Dobbs (@reneedobbs) says:

    It certainly does look cold there. Nice soup to warm up with. I keep forgetting to add parmesan rind to my soups. #facepalm – Thanks for the reminder.

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  27. 2-26-2013
    Alice Choi (@HipFoodieMom1) says:

    Love this recipe! And I love that you added a Parmesan Cheese Rind. . makes the soup so flavorful! Love it!

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  28. 2-26-2013
    smallwalletbigappetite says:

    I have just placed my seed order as well and today I noticed that the daffodils are starting to come up. So there is hope that spring is just around the corner. But until then it is absolutely freezing here so soups like this are a must.

    Reply
  29. 2-26-2013
    Isabel Foodie (@familyfoodie) says:

    I am so jealous! Your street looks beautiful and this soup looks absolutely incredible!

    Reply
  30. 2-27-2013
    Lyn @LovelyPantry says:

    A lovely soup with all my favourite ingredients! :-)

    Reply
  31. 2-27-2013
    girlichef (@girlichef) says:

    Rich, brothy soups like this are my favorite kinds – I could use a big bowlful to warm me up right this minute!

    Reply
  32. 2-28-2013
    Katie from Katie's Cucina says:

    YuM! this soup sounds so good!

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  34. 3-7-2013
    suesnutritionbuzz says:

    My kids love cheese tortellini ! Putting them in a chicken soup with all the other stuff you have in the recipe sounds like a great way to serve it ! Yummmmm ! Will be trying this for sure :)

    Reply

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