Description
A heartwarming Chicken Pesto Tortellini Soup that combines tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and delightful tortellini in a rich broth, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works beautifully)
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen, whichever you prefer)
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh is best, but frozen will do)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Start by bringing the chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot.
- Once simmering, add in the cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, and tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions for the tortellini.
- Stir in the pesto along with the chopped spinach, and cook until the spinach wilts down.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
To enhance your soup, serve with crusty bread or a fresh garden salad. For added flavor, consider a squeeze of lemon juice or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg