Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Delight
This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Delight is a warm, hearty dish bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for a cozy night in.
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs mix
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 12 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated or frozen
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups baby spinach packed
- 2 medium lemons juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon zest from lemon for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the thyme, rosemary, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and increase the heat to bring it to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the pot. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and tortellini, and cook until the tortellini are al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Just before serving, fold in the spinach and lemon juice, allowing it to wilt for a minute. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of lemon zest for added freshness.
Notes
For an extra creamy soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.