1(6 oz.)

cantomato paste

8cupschicken broth, divided

2tsp.driedItalian seasoning

2tsp.smoked paprika

1(20 oz.)

pkg.refrigerated cheese tortellini

1(5 oz.)pkg.

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Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, then cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

If chicken is difficult to turn, cook 1-2 minutes longer, until chicken releases easily from the pan.

Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup browning the chicken

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Add garlic and cook 2 minutes until softened.

Add tomato paste and cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Transfer to slow cooker.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup transferring the chicken to the slow cooker

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Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.

Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones.

Cover and cook until tortellini are tender, about 10 minutes.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup browning the onion and tomato paste

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Stir in lemon juice.

Add cream and cheeses, along with shredded chicken:

Stir in heavy cream.

Gradually stir in shredded cheeses until melted.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup adding broth to the tomato paste mixture

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Stir in shredded chicken.

Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup transferring the tomato mixture to the slow cooker

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup adding the broth and seasonings to the slow cooker

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup shredding the chicken

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup adding the tortellini and spinach to the soup

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup adding the heavy cream, cheeses, and chicken back to the soup

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Soup ingredients

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