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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

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This recipe delivers a rich, comforting chicken tortellini soup that comes together quickly in one pot. It uses simple ingredients to create a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 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
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

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. 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 simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken to the pot. If using raw chicken breasts, simmer until cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. If using pre-cooked chicken, simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve the hearty chicken tortellini soup hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a faster meal, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. This cuts down on the initial cooking time significantly.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes with the broth.
  • This soup freezes well if you omit the cream and spinach; add them back when reheating.

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