Tomato Tortellini Soup

Submitted by Chef #1116714

"Hearty tomato soup with meat or cheese tortellini The soup is a meal in itself, serve with crusty italian bread or rolls"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 2 cups Baby Spinach or 2 cups frozen spinach
• 1 cups diced tomatoes or (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried hot chili peppers (or more to taste)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn
• 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

1. In a large post saute the onions and garlic until transparent. Add celery, red pepper, tomatoes and corn; cook for about 3 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer; add the spinach, salt, pepper and dried spices. Let this cook for a few minutes so the spinach wilts.
3. Add the fresh basil and the tortellini; let cook for about 10 minutes more or until the pasta is cooked.
4. Garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional).