Chicken Tortellini Soup
This hearty Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft tortellini, making it perfect for chilly days. It's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 count carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- grated Parmesan cheese Optional, for serving.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the dried basil and oregano to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and bring the soup back to a boil. Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes).
- In the last minute of cooking, add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
For a creamier soup, you can add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
This soup can be frozen, but the tortellini may become softer upon reheating.