Description
Chicken Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a warm and hearty embrace with every spoonful. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fluffy tortellini, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth, making it perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this soup will quickly become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced (1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (1 cup)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese or meat tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, minced garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add boneless chicken breasts to the pot. Season with salt and pepper; cook until lightly browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini to the pot and stir gently according to package directions (5-7 minutes until tender).
- Mix in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted; adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg