Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days. This soup combines tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth seasoned with aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Protein: Pour in chicken broth, add chicken and tortellini, and simmer until tortellini is cooked.
- Finish Soup: Reduce heat, add spinach and cream, cook until spinach wilts and soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can also use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
