Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
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5
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
Description
This soup starts with sautéed onions and garlic to build a flavorful base, followed by the addition of Italian seasoning, tomato paste, chicken stock, and canned diced tomatoes. The mixture simmers to develop depth, then frozen tortellini, cooked chicken, and chopped spinach are added. The tortellini cooks in the broth until tender, absorbing some of the flavorful soup. Finishing with heavy cream creates a smooth and creamy texture, balancing the acidity of the tomatoes and brightening the soup with spinach.
The dish offers a tender pasta texture alongside moist chicken pieces and a gently creamy broth. The option to add shredded Parmesan cheese before serving adds a salty, savory note that complements the overall flavor. This soup is well-suited to serve as a main course on a cool day and pairs nicely with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 32 ounces chicken stock
- 2 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 1 lb tortellini about 4 cups, frozen
- 2 cups chicken diced, cooked
- 2 ounces baby spinach leaves roughly chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Optional:
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until softened.
- Add the garlic cook 30 seconds.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper tomato paste, chicken stock and canned tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the tortellini, chicken and spinach leaves and cook until pasta is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from the heat and stir through the heavy cream.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan, if using.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1720mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1500IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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