There are so many reasons to love soup. First, it is warm and comforting. Second, it is easy and quick to make. Third, it's great to make ahead of time and is great with the crazy soccer, karate, cross country, cub scout schedule we have. If everyone eats at different times, it can always be heated in the microwave. I could go on and on because what's not to love about soup?
Well, the husband will sometimes think he doesn't like soup. The other night I made some beef vegetable soup and as I was cutting up some cooked bottom round, he was dreaming about putting the meat between two pieces of crusty Italian bread. I just have to guide him into liking his soup. I do this by making hearty soups such as tortellini soups, beef vegetable, black bean soup and ham and bean soup. It seems to work as I do see a twinkle in his eye when he comes home on a cold day to a huge pot of hearty soup. This tortellini is one of our favorites.
Chicken Tortellini Soup with Carrots and Kale
12 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 small head kale, cored and chopped
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups cooked boneless chicken, chopped
2 (14 oz) packages frozen tortellini
salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Heat broth on high heat in a large soup pot. Add kale and carrots and cook for 15 minutes or until carroys are softened and kale iswilted. Add chicken and tortellini. Cook according to tortellini package directions which is typically 18 minutes or 4 minutes for precooked ones. Make sure tortellini is cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated cheese if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Mia says
Hi found you on Twitter! This looks SO good! Going to try it tomorrow!
Kerstin says
What a lovely and hearty soup with all those tortellini - yum!
Julie says
Beautiful...I love the kale floating around in the soup like that.
Barbara Bakes says
Love the addition of kale and carrots. It sound great.
american girl primitives says
This looks delicious, I love tortellini and kale!
Donna-FFW says
This sounds fabulous. I love adding tortellini to soup.. makes it a meal.
Lea Ann says
I couldn't agree with you more. Soup is a fabulous meal. And usually a very healthy meal. This looks wonderful and I'll be saving this recipe. Thanks for the post.
Ciao Chow Linda says
That would be a comforting meal on a cold day.
kat says
Yum, a great hearty soup!
Jen says
I love soup also. Quick,convenient, comforting - perfect! Your recipe sounds great and easy too!
Lynda says
This is a yummy looking soup! I love making a large pot, so I can have it a few days. Comes in handy this busy time of year!
teresa says
i love soup too, especially when it's packed with such yummy stuff like this!
Mom on the Run says
I wish my husband liked soup better. If I make it than I am the only one eating it. This soup looks great 🙂
Jamie says
Lisa,
I love making and eating soups. So good for you and comforting like you said. Yours looks super delicious and healthy.
Mary says
What a fabulous recipe for a blustery fall day. I love to add kale to soup.
Katrina says
I'll take a bowl! 😉
HoneyB says
hmmm. What is it with husbands? Grumpy likes to think that he doesn't like soup. I think its all a matter of his mind telling him its not enough food. He hasn't complained about my soups I have been making lately! Your soup looks delicious to me!
Maria says
I can't get enough soup right now. Love this!
The Japanese Redneck says
I love kale. Good another way to use it.
Jessica says
That looks like a delicious soup! Love the cheese on it.
That Girl says
mmmmm I love love love soup. I'm even having soup for lunch today!
The Food Hunter says
I love soup, but my husband is like yours and it's always a chore to get him to eat it. Wait until he sees this one. I'm sure he'll love it.