Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Betty Crocker"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup chopped green onion (about 5 medium)
• 1⁄3 cup julienne-cut carrot (or shredded carrots)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup frozen small cheese-filled tortellini
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chopped fresh spinach

directions

1. In a 4 1/2- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over med-high heat.
2. Cook onions, carrots, and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
3. Stir in broth and chicken; heat to boiling.
4. Stir in tortellini; reduce heat to medium.
5. Cover; cook 3-5 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
6. Stir in nutmeg, pepper, and spinach.
7. Cover ; cook 2-3 minutes or until spinach is hot; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.