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Cozy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe with White Beans and Spinach Perfect for Cold Days

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A quick, hearty, and comforting soup combining tender chicken, cheese tortellini, creamy white beans, and fresh spinach in a savory broth, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 9 ounces (255g) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups (120g) baby spinach leaves, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (5 minutes): Finely chop one medium onion and 3 cloves of garlic. Rinse and drain one 15-ounce can of white beans. Shred about 2 cups (300g) of cooked chicken. Rinse 4 cups (120g) of baby spinach leaves.
  2. Sauté Aromatics (7 minutes): Heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil in your soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss in garlic and fresh thyme leaves (about 1 teaspoon), cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add Broth and Beans (5 minutes): Pour in 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium chicken broth. Stir in the white beans and a bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cook Tortellini (6-8 minutes): Once simmering, add 9 ounces (255g) frozen cheese tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender but not falling apart (follow package times closely). Taste the broth for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Incorporate Chicken and Spinach (3 minutes): Stir in shredded chicken and spinach leaves. Cook just until spinach wilts and chicken is heated through. Remove bay leaf.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the tortellini to avoid mushiness. Use good-quality broth for best flavor. Shred chicken finely for even heating. Add spinach at the end to keep it bright and tender. Season gradually and taste as you go. Add lemon juice at the end for brightness. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. For creamier texture, stir in half-and-half or milk at the end. Tortellini can be swapped for gluten-free or low-carb alternatives. For vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth with extra beans or mushrooms.

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Keywords: chicken tortellini soup, white beans, spinach soup, cozy soup, quick chicken soup, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, hearty soup

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