Cook the chopped vegetables in hot oil. Warm the olive oil in a big pot or a Dutch oven on medium heat. Put the diced onion in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes soft. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until it smells good.
Include broth and spices. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the dried thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture until it starts to simmer on medium heat.
Make the tortellini. Put the tortellini in the soup and cook for 3-5 minutes following the instructions on the package until the pasta is soft and fully cooked.
Include the chicken and spinach. Add the chopped smoked chicken and spinach (if desired) and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is warm and the spinach shrinks.
Add cheese on top. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt to make the soup thicker. Try the food and add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings if necessary.
Serve the soup in bowls, add fresh parsley or basil on top, and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if you like.
Savor this delicious and comforting chicken tortellini soup, ideal for cozy evenings! 🍲🍗
Advice:
To give the broth more taste, put a little white wine in while it cooks.
If you like your soup to be more filling, you can add extra tortellini or use a thicker cream.
Enjoy with crunchy bread or a basic salad for a full meal.