Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup

Enjoy this hearty chicken soup that features Progresso® chicken broth, spinach and pasta - perfect for dinner.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

35

Minutes

Makes

5

servings

1
tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/3
cup chopped green onions (about 5 medium)
1/3
cup julienne carrots (1 1/2x1/4x1/4 inch)
1
teaspoon finely chopped garlic
6
cups Progresso® chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2
cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1
cup frozen small cheese-filled tortellini
1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired
1/8
teaspoon pepper
3
cups chopped fresh spinach
  1. In 4 1/2- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, carrots and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
  2. Stir in broth and chicken. Heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
  3. Stir in nutmeg, pepper and spinach. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is hot.
Makes 5 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tip
Julienne carrots are available in bags in the produce section of most grocery stores. If they're unavailable, substitute shredded carrots.
Tip
Add Italian flair to the soup by garnishing each serving with a teaspoon of pesto.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 240
    • (Calories from Fat 100),
  • Total Fat 11g
    • (Saturated Fat 3g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 80mg;
  • Sodium 1540mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 10g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 1g),
  • Protein 25g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 3 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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