Description

This creamy soup combines tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings or potlucks. Easy to prepare on the stovetop or in a crock pot, it delivers comforting flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

9–12 oz cheese tortellini

2 cups fresh spinach

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.

2. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant.

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Stir in shredded chicken and heat through.

5. Add cheese tortellini and cook until tender, following package instructions.

6. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream until the soup is silky.

7. Fold in fresh spinach and let it wilt in the residual heat.

8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with optional Parmesan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 700
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: creamy chicken soup, spinach tortellini soup, comfort soup, cozy meals, cold weather recipes