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Chicken Tortellini Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and a flavorful broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1 pound cooked chicken shredded
  • 9 ounces tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups spinach fresh, chopped
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, add the shredded chicken and tortellini. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked.
  5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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