Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup
From my Pillsbury cookbook
This soup is sort of expensive to make but it was SO WORTH IT! Absolutely yummy and perfect for a cold week of winter! Very easy to make too!
Prep time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish: 35 minutes
5 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbl olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped green onions, include the white parts (about 5 medium)
1/3 cup julienne carrots
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
6 cups chicken broth (about 2 cartons)
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 cup frozen small cheese-filled tortellini
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired
3 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
1. In a dutch oven (large stock pot) heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, carrots and garlic in oil for 3 – 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
2. Stir in broth and chicken. Heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini, reduce heat to medium. Cover, cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
3. Stir in nutmeg, pepper and spinach. Cover, cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is hot.
MMMMMMMM…….I REALLY LOVED this one and will definitely make it again, was great the rest of the week for lunches too!