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Chicken Tortellini Soup

Creamy chicken tortellini soup with carrots and spinach in a rustic bowl.
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This chicken tortellini soup is a cozy one-pot weeknight meal that delivers deep, comforting flavor in under an hour. It features tender chicken, fresh cheese tortellini, and vegetables in a savory herb broth. It is endlessly adaptable and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 cups (64 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
  • 1 (9 oz) package fresh cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes until vegetables soften.
  2. Stir in garlic, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir well.
  4. Add whole chicken breasts or thighs to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season broth with salt and pepper.
  6. Increase heat to medium and bring soup back to a simmer. Add fresh tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes per package directions.
  7. In the last minute, stir in spinach until wilted. If using, stir in heavy cream and heat through. Remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not add tortellini until ready to serve to prevent mushiness. For leftovers, cook tortellini separately and add to bowls. Soup can be frozen without tortellini and cream.

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