Description
This chicken tortellini soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, delicious tortellini, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for chilly evenings or quick nutritious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot and sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, add the shredded chicken and chopped spinach to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.
Notes
- Cooking tortellini separately prevents them from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: chicken, tortellini, soup, hearty, easy