Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
The combination of cheese filled tortellini, vegetables, spices, cheese, and creaminess all in one tasty soup! Just what the Fall/Winter season calls for!
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 10 oz cheese filled tortellini
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onion to a large pot over medium heat.
- Allow to sauté for about 3 minutes, then add in the red pepper, carrots, and garlic.
- Saute for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add in the raw chicken breasts, broth, parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Allow mixture to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
- Place chicken back into soup mixture and add in the tortellini.
- Stir well and allow to cook for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5236IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
