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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Keyword: chicken noodle soup, creamy chicken tortellini soup, creamy tortellini soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
- 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
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
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!
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