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Creamy Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup

Creamy Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup

Creamy Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup is a rich and hearty dish loaded with vegetables and cheese-filled tortellini.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 Quart Enameled Dutch Oven
  • Cutting Board with Juice Groove
  • Adjustable Measuring Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric Optional- see note
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracker pepper
  • 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
  • 12 ounces package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, melt butter in a large pot (I used a large dutch oven). Add diced celery, onions, and carrots. Saute until the veggies are tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir to coat with the flour.
  • Add seasonings, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Add frozen cheese tortellini. The soup will quit boiling when frozen tortellini is added. Bring it back to a boil. Turn the temperature down to medium-high heat and gently boil for 2 more minutes.
  • Keep warm on low heat. Add roughly chopped fresh spinach and heavy cream. Stir.

Notes

Turmeric adds a beautiful yellow color and a great flavor. If you don't have it or don't like it you can skip it. Fresh thyme can be used. Use 2 teaspoons. Italian seasoning can be substituted instead of thyme and oregano. Use 2 teaspoons. Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in a bowl in the microwave. Freeze soup for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1085mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3801IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken soup, Creamy Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup, creamy soup, soup, spinach, tortellini
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