Soup- Tortellini

Tortellini Soup Recipe:



2 tablespoons butter

6 - 8 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

9 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini

14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid)

10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and stemmed, coarsely chopped

8 - 10 basil leaves, coarsely chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese



Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute 2 - 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook halfway. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender (don't overcook pasta).

Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1 - 2 minutes.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese when serving.

Enjoy!
I usually serve the soup with warm crusty bread.

(Patty H.)