Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup with delicious fresh Italian flavors. Perfect for using up leftover cooked chicken. It’s ready to serve in 45 minutes and pairs perfectly with your favorite type of bread.
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans (800 gr / 28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1.2 L / 5 cups chicken stock
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt
A pinch of pepper
375 gr / 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
115 gr / ½ cup / 4 oz baby spinach
1 package cheese tortellini, or other
Grated parmesan, for serving
Fresh basil, fer serving
In a dutch oven or stockpot over medium high heat add vegetable oil and onion. Cook until soft. 3-5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and salt.
Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Add in cooked chicken, spinach and tortellini. Simmer for 5 more minutes until the chicken and tortellini is heated through and the spinach has wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Sprinkle grated parmesan and fresh basil over the soup before serving.
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