Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 small diced white onion
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1x 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
– 1x 15-ounce can drained and rinsed white beans
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Β½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
– 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
– 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
1-Getting started with Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup is straightforward and fun, especially for home cooks who enjoy simple recipes. Begin by melting 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat in a large pot. Once the butter is melted, add the diced white onion and cook it until it’s translucent, which takes about 3-4 minutes, to build a flavorful base.
2-Next, stir in the 2 cloves of minced garlic and sautΓ© for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn. Now, pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, the 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, the 15-ounce can of drained and rinsed white beans, 1 cup of heavy cream, Β½ cup of grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ΒΌ teaspoon of pepper. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer, letting the flavors meld together for a few minutes.
3-Finally, add the 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken, 10 ounces of refrigerated cheese tortellini, and 2 cups of fresh spinach. Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is fully cooked and the soup thickens to a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving this step ensures the soup is just right for your palate.
Last Step:
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π§ For extra depth of flavor, use fresh herbs along with Italian seasoning.
π Substitute spinach with kale for a different texture and added nutrition.
π₯ Greek yogurt can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains Dairy and Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
