CHICKEN & SPINACH TORTELLINI SOUP

Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup image

Shredded rotisserie chicken is complemented by fresh green spinach and cheese tortellini in this quick-to-fix soup. It makes a great starter or a light meal with a salad and crusty bread. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken, spinach and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.