Description
This comforting chicken tortellini soup is the ultimate hug in a bowl, combining tender shredded chicken, soft cheese-filled tortellini, and crisp vegetables in a savory seasoned broth. It offers the depth of a slow-simmered meal with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for busy families. Nourishing, hardy, and completely kid-approved, this classic recipe is a reliable go-to for those chaotic evenings when you need something wholesome, quick, and deeply satisfying on the table.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
0.5 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2.5 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
Instructions
Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.
Add the carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and sauté until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, minced garlic, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until aromatic.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Carefully add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the broth and reduce heat to low, simmering until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the meat to the pot.
Add the cheese tortellini to the simmering broth and cook according to the package directions until tender.
Stir in the fresh chopped spinach and cook just until wilted before serving.
Notes
You can easily swap the spinach for kale or chard. For extra creaminess, stir in a quarter cup of parmesan cheese or a splash of heavy cream before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg