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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken tortellini soup, featuring shredded chicken, spinach, and herbs.
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Make this rich and comforting Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup on the stovetop for a satisfying, easy weeknight dinner that tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  4. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float.
  5. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Heat through gently; do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which takes about 1 minute.
  7. Taste the soup and add salt if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup base, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering soup before adding the cream and cook until slightly thickened.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a slightly lighter texture.
  • If you do not have cooked chicken, you can poach 1 pound of raw chicken breasts in the broth until cooked through, shred them, and then return them to the pot.

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