Cheese Tortellini Soup With Cannellini & Spinach

hungrykitten's Note:

From family.go.com.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 8 ounces cheese tortellini
• 9 ounces fresh spinach leaves (about 5 cups)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat; add the onion, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes, sauté until the onion is softens and the flavors meld together, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in the tortellini, and cook for 4 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the spinach and cannelloni beans, continue to simmer until the spinach has wilted, and pasta is tender, about 1 minute.
4. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.