INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup sliced baby carrots
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3/4 cup chopped celery
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3/4 cup diced white or yellow onion
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1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley
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3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning, or more to taste (I used Lawry's Seasoned Salt)
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 (12 ounce) package (about 3 cups) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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3/4 cup frozen peas
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3/4 cup frozen corn
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2 cups fresh baby spinach
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2-1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken)
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1/4 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish