Cheese tortellini soup with fresh baby spinach, chicken, optional cannellini beans and red bell pepper. A hearty menagerie of flavors to soothe your {where-the-hell-is-spring-is-it-really-20-degrees-out?} soul.
Even with so many things going on the plump cheese tortellini are the center of attention. Soft, chewy and bursting with ricotta cheese they steal the show. Be careful to not over cook them as they can break apart and ruin all the fun.
Speaking of cannellini beans I have a little pet peeve to get off my mind. Cannelloni beans? Is there such a thing? I ask because I’ve seen a lot of recipes calling for cannelloni beans. I think not. Cannelloni = stuffed pasta. Not beans. If I’m wrong please let me know. In the nicest way possible. And back it up with cold hard facts.
In the meantime, I’ll be here. Sipping on hot soup and pretending winter isn’t over. Not that I mind one bit.
Delicious cheese tortellini soup with fresh baby spinach and juicy bites of tender chicken.
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat and add the onion, pepper, garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and the Italian seasoning crushed between your fingertips. Cook, stirring often until chicken is browned on all sides.
- Stir in the broth and beans then turn heat up and bring to a simmer. Maintain simmer for 25 minutes, stirring often. Season to taste as needed.
- Cook the tortellini separately to al dente according to package directions. Add them to the soup along with the spinach and basil. Bring back up to a simmer then serve immediately with fresh grated cheese.
Notes:
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I’ve done one tortellini soup before that was amazing. I’ll have to give this one a shot. They are TOO good because I’m worthless for about an hour after eating them, ha ha.
Oh wow, this looks so savory 🙂 I love tortellini, I have to try this soon!
I love tortellini so even though spring is here, this would still be so satisfying!
Moon, we’re sending you lots of smooches today! Purrs, Angel & Isabella
I’ve just came back to a cold Berlin and I need this soup. I feel cold even in my appartment .
You’re the queen of Comfort food!
where is spring indeed! i’m so over the cold weather. i must have this soup!
A bowl of this would certainly hit the spot right now. It’s darn cold here and I am wondering just where the hell spring is….lol
As usual, this looks delicious! But I also think it sounds amazing…it’s perfect for this weather! As you know, I am NO fan of winter…bring on spring!
Beautiful!! Looks delicious!!! This would be a quick weeknight meal!
I love tortellini soup, and yours looks so delicious and warm!
I think maybe spell check causing the cannellini /Cannelloni problem. My computer recognizes the noodle as a word, but not the bean.
This soup sounds tasty! I’m super pissed it’s not spring yet, but I do love me some soup and unexpectedly cold weather is the perfect excuse to make some 🙂
Ah spell check – I think you’re right!
My mom always used to make tortellini in broth for us when I was a kid and this is such a fun, much more nutrient-filled twist on that!! Comfort food, but better.
Spinach and tortellini together make the perfect match! This is a delicious soup my friend!
What a rich and tasty soup 🙂 It looks really good. Bye, have a good day
This is wonderful filling soup Reeni. Can I come over.
This sounds like a great soup, perfect for while we wait for spring to come.