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Quick and Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken tortellini soup, featuring tortellini, shredded chicken, spinach, and carrots.
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Make this rich, comforting chicken tortellini soup in one pot for a fast and satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
  6. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the broth is creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth until done, then remove and shred before returning them to the pot in step 4.
  • Use frozen tortellini if refrigerated is unavailable; add them 2 minutes earlier during the simmering stage.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten the flavor profile.

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