Spinach Tortellini Soup

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Spinach Tortellini Soup

Average Rating: 4.583333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 3 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 quarts water
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the chicken, spinach, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper and salt; return to a boil. Add tortellini; cook, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until tortellini is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 271 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.