Alfredo Tortellini Soup (Leftover chicken or turkey) – Adventures in Everyday Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound leftover turkey or chicken
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced baby carrots
• 1 Tablespoons of minced garlic (2 cloves)
• ½ – 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ – ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• ½ – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 9 ounces cheese tortellini, frozen or fresh
• 1 ½ – 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 ounces fresh baby spinach