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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Make this rich, comforting Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup in one pot. Using rotisserie chicken makes this hearty meal quick enough for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for ease)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and the refrigerated tortellini to the pot. Cook according to the tortellini package directions, usually about 5 to 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the broth becomes creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 1 minute.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a heartier soup, use leftover roasted chicken instead of rotisserie chicken.
  • If you prefer a thicker broth, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, then stir the slurry into the simmering soup before adding the cream.
  • Serve this soup with crusty bread for dipping.

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