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A steaming bowl of chicken tortellini soup with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese

Incredible Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots , diced
  • 1 cup celery , diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, celery, and onion; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and season with oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
  • Add the refrigerated tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and baby spinach; cook for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and chicken is heated through.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.