Description
A comforting and easy Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup, perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy evening.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups chicken broth 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creamier soup) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add tortellini to the soup and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. If desired, stir in heavy cream for a richer soup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This Classic Chicken Tortellini Soup is very versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. You can also use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time in this delicious Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
