Crazy Cooking Challenge #5 - Chicken Tortellini Soup

This month's challenge is chicken noodle soup!  I wanted to find something a bit different, and this chicken tortellini soup qualifies.  It has a light and delicate flavor but is hearty and filling at the same time.  I found this recipe over at The Happy Housewife.    Thanks, Happy Housewife!

I wasn't sure what the kids would think about this soup that appears so different from the other soups that I make, but both loved it.  My Little Man happily exclaimed that he liked this fun dinner.

So here's how to make this super-fast, very healthy soup.  As usual, I couldn't leave the recipe well enough alone.  My changes will be in italics nearby.


You'll need:

2 c. shredded chicken
1 bag frozen cheese tortellini        I used ravioli - worked just the same.
3 c. chicken broth
3 c. water
salt                         I skipped this.
pepper
adobo seasoning           I skipped this, too.
diced onion                  I skipped this but added a dash of garlic powder instead.
Italian seasoning
1 can of Rotel             You got it!  I skipped this, too.


I added 1/2 c. grated Parmesan and 2 big handfuls of fresh spinach, washed, de-stemmed, and chopped.

1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, broth, water, and tortellini.
2. Add the seasonings (and other extras) and cook over medium heat.
3. Stir occasionally.  When broth bubbles, set timer for 7 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!

So, voila!  Dinner is served, and in only 10 minutes.  Yum!

What's your favorite kind of soup?

(I'm also linking this up to the Pinterest Challenge - because I've had this pinned for weeks!)