Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Tortellini Soup

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onion and a pinch of salt and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in garlic, sage and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add mushrooms and sauté until softened.
  5. 5Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, stir well, and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  6. 6Stir in chicken stock, add a parmesan rind if using and bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. 7Season with plenty salt and pepper.
  8. 8Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken.
  9. 9Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 3–5 minutes for fresh).
  10. 10Stir in parmesan and cream.
  11. 11Simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes until smooth and velvety.
  12. 12Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and a dash of sherry/cider vinegar to balance the creaminess (optional).
  13. 13Ladle into bowls and top with extra parmesan and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.1 L chicken stock
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 250 g fresh tortellini (butternut squash)
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.25 cup cream
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • sherry/cider vinegar

Equipment

medium potwooden spoonlidgrater

Tips

  • If feeding less than 4, cook the tortellini separately.
  • Add a dash of sherry/cider vinegar to balance the creaminess (optional).