Creamy Chicken Spinach And Tortellini Soup

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It is turning cold here in ak fast, so in desperate need of a warming, filling dinner in a hurry, i threw this hearty soup together with ingredients i had on hand. dh absolutely loved it and requested that it become a regular part of our winter soup rotation :)

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Steps

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In a soup pot , heat oil over medium high heat.

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Add onion and carrot and saute until onion is translucent.

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Add garlic , bay leaf , herbs , chili flakes , cinnamon , nutmeg , salt and pepper.

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Saute 1 minute more.

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Add chicken stock and and extra bullion if using.

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Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Add uncooked tortellini and simmer according to package directions in the soup.

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Add cream of chicken soup , chicken , and spinach and simmer until heated through.

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Add milk and simmer just until heated.

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Serve and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, sweet onion, carrots, garlic clove, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, herbes de provence, red chili pepper flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper, tortellini, chicken stock, chicken bouillon, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, frozen chopped spinach, cooked chicken breast, nonfat milk