Description
Comforting and flavorful Chicken Spinach Tortellini Soup, perfect for a chilly day. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the soup. Cook according to the package directions (usually about 3-5 minutes), or until the tortellini are tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- If desired, stir in the heavy cream for extra richness.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Add Vegetables: Carrots, celery, or zucchini can be added along with the onion.
- Use Different Protein: Substitute chicken with ground turkey or Italian sausage. Brown before adding the onion.
- Use Frozen Spinach: Thaw and squeeze out excess water before adding.
- Make it Vegetarian: Omit chicken, use vegetable broth, and add more vegetables.
- Cream Cheese Variation: Stir in 2-4 ounces of softened cream cheese during the last few minutes.
- Lemon Juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Can be frozen, but tortellini may soften. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes