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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe with Kale and White Beans

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A cozy and easy slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, kale, white beans, and cheese tortellini, perfect for chilly evenings and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chopped kale, ribs removed (fresh or frozen)
  • 9 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sliced carrots; cook about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. (Optional step for deeper flavor.)
  3. Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Place chicken breasts or thighs on top.
  4. Add drained white beans, dried oregano, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are soft.
  7. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in chopped kale and tortellini. Cover and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes until tortellini is tender and kale is wilted but vibrant.
  9. Just before serving, stir in juice of half a lemon. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve warm, optionally topped with freshly grated Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker deepens flavor but can be skipped for convenience. Add tortellini and kale near the end to prevent overcooking. If soup thickens too much after adding tortellini, stir in a splash of broth or water. Shred chicken by hand for better texture. Season gradually, especially if using store-bought broth.

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