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Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large chicken breast boneless, skinless, about 1 to 1½ pounds
  • 1 package cheese tortellini about 9 to 12 ounces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots sliced or diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese optional
  • fresh parsley optional
  • crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients and vegetables before cooking.
  2. Cook the onion until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken and seasonings, then cook until the chicken is lightly browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining recipe ingredients.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove the chicken if whole, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
  7. Add the final ingredients such as pasta, rice, spinach, or cream at the appropriate stage and cook until tender.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and black pepper to your preference.
  9. Let the soup rest briefly so the flavors come together.
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with the suggested toppings or bread.