Monday, February 4, 2013

Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup

Makes 8 servings (2 quarts)

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 Parmesan cheese

1 )        In a Dutch oven , saute mushrooms  in butter until tender . Add garlic , cook 1 minute longer .
2 )        Add broth  and bring to a boil . Stir in tortellini for 7 to 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 .

Shredded rotisserie chicken is complemented  by fresh green spinach  and cheese tortellini in this easy soup . It makes a great  starter or light meal  with salad  and a crusty bread .
Heart healthy

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