Description
Warm and comforting, this crock pot chicken tortellini soup is the ultimate hug in a bowl, combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh vegetables for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the carrots and celery into small chunks.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- 3. Load Up the Crock Pot: Place the diced chicken, sautéed garlic, carrots, celery, and spinach into your slow cooker. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything.
- 4. Add Tortellini: About thirty minutes before serving, add the tortellini directly into the crock pot.
- 5. Season & Simmer: Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Cover and let everything simmer—about six hours on low or three hours on high.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Once cooked through and piping hot, ladle your soup into bowls. Pair it with crusty bread for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out tortellini for other pasta shapes or add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor. If desired, adjust seasonings or throw in more vegetables based on preference. For leftovers, add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.