Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Creamy Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing Touches
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 10 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from pot, let rest, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, melt butter. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until tender and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, basil, and the shredded chicken. Simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Tortellini: Stir in the tortellini and cook for 3–5 minutes until they float to the top and are fully cooked.
- Make It Creamy: Lower the heat, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and the soup is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking from scratch.
- You can swap tortellini with ravioli or gnocchi if preferred.
- To lighten the soup, use half & half instead of heavy cream.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg