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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup: 20-Minute Easy Dinner

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A quick, comforting, and creamy chicken tortellini soup that comes together in about 20 minutes using simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken and cheese tortellini.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs (or 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded)
  • 1 package (10-12 oz) Chicken Tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: If using raw chicken, season with salt and pepper. Sear in half the butter over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and shred. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it now.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add remaining butter. Cook diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add the bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Add Tortellini: Stir in tortellini. Cook fresh for 3-4 minutes or frozen for 5-6 minutes until tender but al dente.
  6. Make it Creamy: Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Do not boil vigorously to prevent curdling.
  7. Add Greens: Stir in shredded chicken and fresh spinach, allowing residual heat to wilt the spinach.
  8. Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook the tortellini as it can become mushy. If freezing, store broth and chicken separately from pasta and cream as dairy and pasta do not freeze well. The soup thickens in the fridge; add broth or water when reheating.

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