Description
Discover how to make chicken tortellini soup with spinach. This comforting, customizable recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh, frozen, or dried).
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced; rotisserie chicken works well).
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth).
- 2 cups fresh spinach (loosely packed).
- 1 medium onion, diced.
- 2 garlic cloves, minced.
- 2 medium carrots, sliced.
- 2 celery stalks, sliced.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- 1 bay leaf.
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk (for a creamy texture).
- 1 can diced tomatoes (for a tangy twist).
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish).
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for heat).
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Broth and Herbs
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add Chicken and Tortellini
- Stir in shredded chicken and tortellini.
- Simmer for 7–10 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
- Incorporate Spinach
- Add fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Stir until the spinach wilts but remains vibrant in color.
- Adjust and Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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