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Hearty Chicken and Tortellini Soup Recipe

Hearty Chicken and Tortellini Soup Recipe
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 package 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the sautéed chicken back to the pot.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach, tortellini, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the tortellini are cooked and the soup is heated through.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and ladle into serving bowls.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Storage & Reheating:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in a pot over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen the soup if necessary.
Variations:
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add more vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Try using store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth.