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Ultra close-up macro of creamy garlic chicken tortellini soup simmering in a Dutch oven
Jennifer Lewis

Creamy Garlic Chicken Tortellini Soup

A luxurious, soul-warming 30-minute autumn soup featuring pillowy three-cheese tortellini, tender shredded roasted chicken, and fresh baby spinach simmered in a velvety garlic parmesan broth. 100% halal, deeply comforting, and effortless.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course / Soup
Cuisine: American / Italian Comfort
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

For the Savory Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely sliced
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening the velvety broth
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth 100% halal, warm
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning dried oregano, basil, thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Chicken, Tortellini & Cream Finish
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast rotisserie or skillet-poached
  • 1 lb refrigerated three-cheese tortellini 16 oz package
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves stems removed, packed
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Sauté Aromatics & Build Flavor Base
  1. Melt the butter with olive oil in a large heavy Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent the garlic from browning. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour flavor.
Simmer the Broth & Cook Tortellini
  1. Gradually pour in the warm chicken bone broth, whisking constantly to ensure no flour lumps form. Bring the broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the refrigerated three-cheese tortellini into the bubbling broth. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes (tortellini should be just al dente and floating to the top; do not overcook).
Add Shredded Chicken, Spinach & Cream Finish
  1. Turn the burner heat down to low. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken breast and fresh baby spinach. Let the spinach gently wilt in the warm broth for 90 seconds.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted into a silky, velvety cream broth. Simmer gently for 2 minutes—do not let the soup boil after dairy is added.
  3. Ladle hot into wide ceramic soup bowls. Top with extra shaved Parmesan, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with warm crusty garlic sourdough bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 210mgIron: 3.1mg

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