Tortellini Soup

Submitted by Jenniegal

"It's a wonderful comfort food. Friends and family always rave about this soup and want the recipe. Tastes even better after warming up the leftovers. This is a family favorite I got from my Mother-in-law. I use the dry packaged tortellini. If you're a garlic lover, don't be afraid to add more. If you're a spinach lover add more to the leftovers when warming over. When serving the soup sprinkle desired amount of parmesean cheese on top of individual portion and stir in."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
• 9 cups chicken broth (made from 9 cups water & 9 tsp of chicken bullion)
• 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
• 9 ounces tortellini (cheese or spinach)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (in puree or unconcentrated tomato puree)
• 8 ounces fresh spinach (chopped) (optional)
• salt & pepper (optional)
• parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Heat olive olive over medium heat.
2. Saute garlic and onion 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and italian herbs. Bring to a boil.
4. Stir in tortellini, then simmer 10 - 12 minutes.
5. Stir in tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes.
6. Add spinach, cook 3 minutes.
7. Salt & pepper to taste.
8. Season with parmesean cheese on serving portion.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Mmmm..... so good, but yet, so simple to make. I loved the tomato and italian flavors. I made this just as written, using all the optional ingredients. I think the fresh spinach is a must. It adds color and vitamins. Thanx for this healthy, filling soup!