Chicken soup for the soul

Today I decided to make some chicken soup. It's a bit chilly outside and what a perfect day for it. I found the recipe on Pinterest by The Recipe Critic Tried and True. You make it in the slow cooker. Super easy..enjoy..

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless chicken breast
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
• 2 cups cheese tortellini
• chopped fresh parsley for serving, if desired
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker except for the tortellini.
2. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred or cube and add back to the slow cooker.
4. Add in the tortellini and cook for 15 minutes or until they are cooked all the way through.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves and serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.