Okay, I know I'm on a soup roll, but it's sooo cold, and this is so comforting :) Enjoy!

CREAMY CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Melissa Friday

 

2 Tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

2 (14.5-ounce)cans of chicken broth

2 small cans of Cream of Chicken soup

1 can full of water

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots

1 teaspoon each of thyme, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder

2 tablespoons chicken granules

1 rotisserie chicken from your grocery store deli

2 cups fat-free half-n-half or whole milk

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Pull all of the meat off the chicken and discard bones and skin; set aside.  Heat the olive oil and butter and add the onions and sauté for 7 minutes.   Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.  Add remaining ingredients except the tortellini, and bring to a small boil.  Once boiling, turn on lowest setting, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour.  Add tortellini and simmer on low for 10 more minutes.