Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 package fresh, frozen tortellini or 1 package fresh, frozen tortellini
• 1 can diced tomato (or peeled, diced fresh)
• 2 cans chicken broth (or equivalent bouillon cube)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or slightly less frozen)
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons crushed, chopped garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons good quality olive oil
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 saute celery, onion, carrots and garlic in oil.
• 2 add spinach and tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
• 3 add spices and chicken broth.
• 4 simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• 5 add water and tortellini and simmer 10- 15 minutes.
• 6 remove bay leaf and serve.