Ingredients
Method
Sear Chicken & Sauté Mirepoix
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 4 minutes per side until golden (they will finish cooking in the broth). Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Simmer Broth & Shred Chicken
- Pour in the chicken bone broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the liquid. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Remove chicken breasts to a cutting board, shred into bite-sized pieces with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the soup pot.
Cook Tortellini & Add Cream
- Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the refrigerated three-cheese tortellini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes just until tender and floating (do not overcook).
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, fresh baby spinach, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the broth is velvety and rich.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, extra grated parmesan, and cracked black pepper. Serve with warm crusty bread!