Ingredients
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For the Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9-12 ounces) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Chicken: Add the diced chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Cook Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Prepare the Soup Base
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Cream: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
Cook the Tortellini
- Add Tortellini: Stir in the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 5-7 minutes for frozen).
- Add Chicken and Spinach: Once the tortellini is cooked, return the chicken to the pot and stir in the baby spinach, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Serve
- Plate the Soup: Ladle the creamy chicken tortellini soup into bowls.
- Garnish: Top with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40k
- Protein: 25g