Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups seasoned and cooked chicken, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup (about half a large) diced onion
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 cups chicken broth/stock
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese 
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, sauté onions, carrots and broccoli in oil for about 5 minutes.
2. Add in the garlic and cook an additional minute or so.
3. Sprinkle the seasonings (Adobo, parsley, pepper and garlic salt) over the cooked veggies and stir until well coated.
4. Pour in the chicken broth/stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add in the cooked chicken, heavy cream and milk and return to a boil.
6. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, prepare the cheese tortellini according to package directions; drain.
7. Add the cheeses to the soup, stirring until melted.
8. Finally, add in the cooked tortellini and heat through.
9. Serve hot with garlic bread, if desired.

The original recipe for this hearty and flavorful soup can be found here.