Sunday, January 8, 2012

Tortellini Soup

2 (32 oz.) cans chicken broth
(or make your own from bouillon and water)
2 to 3 carrots, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 (approx. 14oz. size) cans diced Italian-style tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Combined dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano thyme), or 1 tsp of each
1 pkg. fresh cheese tortellini (big or little pkg. depends on how much tortellini you want per serving). I found mine at Costco and just used one of the two.
Fresh spinach (about 2 to 4 cups torn leaves or baby spinach leaves)
1/2 c. sliced green onion
Salt
Pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
Croutons

Combine broth, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered. Add tortellini and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. add spinach and onions, salt and pepper; cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Server with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over and croutons.

I severed with homemade bread stick. Recipe on the blog.