Description
This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup is a comforting and delicious meal featuring tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy tomato broth infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup combines hearty ingredients and creamy textures to satisfy your cravings in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small diced white onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can drained and rinsed white beans
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and cook until it becomes translucent and tender. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and white beans. Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Tortellini & Chicken: Add the shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach to the simmering soup. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the tortellini to cook through and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, flavorful soup.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture, but baby kale or arugula can be substituted.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth, adding extra beans or mushrooms for protein.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, simmer a little longer or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Leftovers reheat well and the flavors improve after resting overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
