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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
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Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup that’s perfect for chilly days. This hearty soup is loaded with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a creamy broth that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth. Add chicken and tortellini. Simmer until tortellini are tender.
  4. Finish Soup: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Cook until spinach wilts and soup is creamy.
  5. Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • Substitute kale for spinach or use frozen tortellini, adjusting cook time.

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