- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrot peeled, diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 large onion peeled, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 19 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated or frozen
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 4 cups raw spinach
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Lemon juice for garnish when serving.
In the crock pot, place the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken, broth, and spices. Cook on low 4-6 hours or on high 2-3 hours.
In the last 30 minutes, shred the chicken if desired, and add the tortellini. 15 minutes before serving, add the spinach. Stir to combine.
Cook for 5-10 minutes more. Serve warm, garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep the veggies beforehand and then just add them to to crock pot when ready to make the soup.
- Try using rotisserie chicken for easier prep and more flavor.
- Switch up your tortellini for mushroom or spinach and cheese.
- Add zucchini or tomatoes for even more veggies!
- Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Want an even creamier texture? Add a cup of heavy cream when you add the tortellini.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 837mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g