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Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Chicken Tortellini Soup provides 52g protein and 442 calories per serving—substantial protein in a single bowl format. Batch-preps 3 servings on the stovetop in quick time, creating a complete meal that covers over half your daily protein target. Built for lifters who need high-protein soups that deliver genuine macros without filler ingredients.

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Ingredients

3 servings
  • Carrots
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1440g)
  • Pasta, Cheese Tortellini, Dry(227g)
  • Chicken Breast, Grilled(360g)
  • kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • Parsley, Fresh(30g)
  • Rosemary, Fresh(3g)

Instructions

  1. 1Dice the carrots into ¼-inch pieces. Pour the chicken broth into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. 2Add the diced carrots to the boiling broth and simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender.
  3. 3Stir in the cheese tortellini and simmer over medium heat for 2–4 minutes, until the pasta floats to the surface and is tender but still holds its shape.
  4. 4Add the cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced) and stir occasionally over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, until heated through to 165°F internal temperature. Season with salt, pepper, and finely chopped fresh rosemary to taste.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
  6. 6Divide the soup evenly into 3 airtight containers while hot, leaving ½ inch headspace. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  7. 7To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then pour into a saucepan and warm over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Nutrition — Per Serving

442

calories

52g

protein

9g

fat

Carbohydrates
37g
Saturated fat
4.0g
Sodium
999 mg
Dietary fiber
1.9g

3 servings per batch · ~687g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup have per serving?

Each serving contains 52g of protein and 442 calories, with 9g fat and 37g carbs. The high protein combined with moderate carbs makes this a solid post-workout meal option.

How long does Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup take to prep?

This recipe has quick prep time and yields 3 servings per batch, so you can cook multiple batches for a week of lunches. One stovetop session covers several days of meals.

Is Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup good for muscle gain?

At 52g protein and 442 calories per serving, this soup provides substantial protein alongside enough carbs to support glycogen replenishment post-training. It's well-suited for muscle-building phases where you're eating in a surplus.

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