Description
A hearty and comforting soup with Italian flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 42 oz chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 15 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini, refrigerated or frozen
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Garnish: Parmesan cheese, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, chicken, beans, and cheese tortellini. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, kale, and basil. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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