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Easy Creamy One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

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This recipe delivers pure comfort in a bowl. You get tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. It is a simple, one-pot meal ready fast, perfect for family dinners on chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Add the shredded chicken to the pot and let it heat through for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to the package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth becomes creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely, which takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve the soup hot, topping each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For the quickest meal, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Shred about 2 cups of meat.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering broth before adding the cream.
  • This soup tastes great served with crusty bread for dipping.

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