Tomato Florentine Soup

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Great for lunch and very easy to make.

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 medium carrots , chopped
• 1 envelope knorr tomato basil soup mix
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 cup cheese tortellini
• 4 fresh basil leaves , finely chopped

Directions:

1. In a big soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, and carrots; stir/saute for 4 minutes or until they soften.
3. Add in the soup mix and water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add in the spinach, tortellini and basil; simmer 3-4 minutes or until the tortellini are tender.
6. Freezes well.