Chicken Tortellini Soup with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen broccoli florets
• 1 package cheese tortellini

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the cream and broccoli and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add the tortellini and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
• Adding more vegetables such as kale or spinach is a great way to make the soup even healthier.
• Tortellini is an Italian pasta that is filled with cheese or meat.