then mix it into the simmering chicken and tortellini soup to thicken it up. Any time I think I’m going to have leftover tortellini soup, I cook the pasta separately. That way, I can store the soup ...
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock and pasta shapes. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat until the soup is just simmering. Cook the soup for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.