Easy Chicken-and-Spinach Tortellini Soup

Name: Easy Chicken-and-Spinach Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14-oz.) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes; 6 c. chicken stock; 1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 2 1/2 c. rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 10 ounces); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Grated Parmesan, torn basil leaves, and pesto, for serving

This classic soup is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 24, 2021

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easy chicken and spinach tortellini soup

Ian Palmer

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-oz.) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock
1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 10 ounces)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Grated Parmesan, torn basil leaves, and pesto, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Step 2Add tortellini and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add chicken, red pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan, basil, and a drizzle of pesto.

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