Spinach and Tortellini Soup

From the back of the Kirkland Chicken stock box. Tortellini can be subbed with pasta of your choice. Can also add cooked Italian Sausage or Cannellini beans at Step 3. I added a cube of frozen basil that I get from Trader Joes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.