One Pot Lemon Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs*
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter (may sub olive oil or combo)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• Dash - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 9 cups chicken stock**
• 1 15.25 oz. can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
• 12 oz. fresh cheese tortellini – UNCOOKED***
• 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice plus more to taste
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
• lemon zest (optional)