Spinach And Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 chopped fresh garlic cloves
• 28 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) bag of pre-washed fresh spinach (about 6 oz) or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 lb frozen tortellini
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a 4 qt pot on medium heat.
• 2 add chopped garlic and stir until softened.
• 3 add tomatoes, spinach and stock and bring to a boil.
• 4 lower to simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5 add tortellini and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• 6 add peppers and cheese; adjust flavor with salt if needed.
• 7 remove and serve with garlic bread, etc.