Chicken Tortellini Soup with Kale

Name: Chicken Tortellini Soup with Kale
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion); 1 cup chopped celery (from 2 stalks); 5 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained; 4 cups stemmed and thinly sliced lacinato kale (from 1 bunch); 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

Cook:35min

This one-pot tortellini and kale soup comes together in about half an hour thanks to a speedy, flavorful broth made with canned tomatoes and store-bought chicken stock, plus frozen cheese tortellini and easy-to-prepare chicken thighs.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:44:36 GMT