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Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Soup

If you love Marry Me Chicken, you are going to fall head over heels for this Marry Me Chicken Soup! It takes all the flavors of the classic creamy chicken dish and turns them into a cozy, comforting bowl of soup that is perfect for chilly nights, busy weeknights, or whenever you need a little comfort food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Diced into 1 inch pieces; I used 1 ½ pounds.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves Minced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Optional See notes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 package tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½-1 cup grated parmesan Reggiano cheese
  • 2 ½-3 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
 Sprinkle the flour throughout and stir well to combine.
  3. Add the flour in stages to avoid excess drying. If you plan to add tomato paste, add it here and stir.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and stir repeatedly, ensuring there are no lumps. Deglaze the bottom of the pan using your spoon.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and add in the pasta and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Add in the tortellini and cover the pot with the lid and lower the heat to low to let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Alternatively, you can boil the pasta separately and add it at the end.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese, and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and spices if needed.